CVE-2009-0422

phplist < 2.10.8 - Remote Code Execution via _SERVER[ConfigFile] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-0422. PoCs published by BugReport.IR.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in phpList 2.10.8 (and prior versions) due to improper handling of user-supplied input in the 'admin/index.php' file when 'register_globals' is disabled. The PoC shows how an attacker can include arbitrary local files by manipulating the '_SERVER[ConfigFile]' parameter.

Description

Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter to admin/index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by BugReport.IR · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7778

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in phpList 2.10.8 (and prior versions) due to improper handling of user-supplied input in the 'admin/index.php' file when 'register_globals' is disabled. The PoC shows how an attacker can include arbitrary local files by manipulating the '_SERVER[ConfigFile]' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpList 2.10.8 (and prior versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: PHP with 'register_globals' disabled (default configuration) · Access to the target's 'admin/index.php' file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47945
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/33533
Exploit x_refsource_misc
http://www.bugreport.ir/index_60.htm
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500057/100/0/threaded
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7778

Scores

EPSS 0.0620
EPSS Percentile 92.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (50)
tincan/phplist 1.0
tincan/phplist 1.0.1
tincan/phplist 1.1.2b
tincan/phplist 1.1.3b
tincan/phplist 1.1.4b
tincan/phplist 1.1.5
tincan/phplist 1.1.5b
tincan/phplist 1.1.6
tincan/phplist 1.1.7
tincan/phplist 1.3.5
... and 40 more
Published Feb 05, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026