CVE-2009-4154

Elxis CMS - Path Traversal via Feed Creator Filename Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-4154. PoCs published by cr4wl3r.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Elxis CMS by manipulating the 'filename' parameter in feedcreator.class.php to access arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd. The attack leverages insufficient input sanitization to read sensitive system files.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/feedcreator.class.php in Elxis CMS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by cr4wl3r · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33383

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Elxis CMS by manipulating the 'filename' parameter in feedcreator.class.php to access arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd. The attack leverages insufficient input sanitization to read sensitive system files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Elxis CMS (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web server · feedcreator.class.php endpoint exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37158

Scores

EPSS 0.0295
EPSS Percentile 85.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
elxis/elxis_cms
Published Dec 02, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026