CVE-2009-1498

idb 0.2.5 Pre-Alpha SVN 243 - Path Traversal via Skin Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-1498. PoCs published by LOTFREE.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in iDB BBS by manipulating the 'skin' parameter to include arbitrary files via path traversal. It authenticates, modifies the user's profile to inject the malicious path, and then triggers the inclusion to leak file contents.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/profilemain.php in Game Maker 2k Internet Discussion Boards (iDB) 0.2.5 Pre-Alpha SVN 243 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter in a settings action to profile.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LOTFREE · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8357

This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in iDB BBS by manipulating the 'skin' parameter to include arbitrary files via path traversal. It authenticates, modifies the user's profile to inject the malicious path, and then triggers the inclusion to leak file contents.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: iDB BBS 0.2.5 Pre-Alpha SVN 243
Auth required
Prerequisites: valid user credentials · access to the target forum
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49697
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34397
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8357

Scores

EPSS 0.0188
EPSS Percentile 76.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
idb/idb 0.2.5_pre-alpha
Published May 01, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026