CVE-2009-2112

phpfk 7.03 - Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Inclusion via _FORUM[settings_design_style] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-2112. PoCs published by ahmadbady.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in PHP Forum by manipulating the `_FORUM[settings_design_style]` parameter to include arbitrary local files via null byte termination. The vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive files on the server.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/page_bottom.php in phpFK 7.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _FORUM[settings_design_style] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ahmadbady · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8975

This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in PHP Forum by manipulating the `_FORUM[settings_design_style]` parameter to include arbitrary local files via null byte termination. The vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive files on the server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP Forum (phpFK) - version not specified
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint · Knowledge of the target file path
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8975
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/55195

Scores

EPSS 0.0569
EPSS Percentile 92.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
frank-karau/phpfk 7.03
Published Jun 18, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026