CVE-2009-4986

In-Portal 4.3.1 - Path Traversal via Env Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-4986. PoCs published by Angela Chang.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in In-Portal 4.3.1 by manipulating the 'env' parameter to include arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences. The PoC includes a demo URL showing how to read '/etc/passwd'.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in In-Portal 4.3.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the env parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Angela Chang · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9358

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in In-Portal 4.3.1 by manipulating the 'env' parameter to include arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences. The PoC includes a demo URL showing how to read '/etc/passwd'.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: In-Portal 4.3.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9358
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/36165
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2164

Scores

EPSS 0.0204
EPSS Percentile 78.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
in-portal/in-portal 4.3.1
Published Aug 25, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026