CVE-2009-0448

Syntax Desktop 2.7 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-0448. PoCs published by ahmadbady.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Syntax Desktop 2-7 via the 'preview.php' script, allowing arbitrary file inclusion through the 'synTarget' parameter. The null byte (%00) is used to bypass file extension restrictions.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/modules/aa/preview.php in Syntax Desktop 2.7 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the synTarget parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ahmadbady · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7977

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Syntax Desktop 2-7 via the 'preview.php' script, allowing arbitrary file inclusion through the 'synTarget' parameter. The null byte (%00) is used to bypass file extension restrictions.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Syntax Desktop 2-7
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint '/admin/modules/aa/preview.php'
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7977
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33601
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48496
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0319

Scores

EPSS 0.0233
EPSS Percentile 81.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
syntax_desktop/syntax_desktop 2.7
Published Feb 10, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026