CVE-2009-5093

Php4scripte Gastebuch - Path Traversal

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-5093. PoCs published by bd0rk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a file disclosure vulnerability in Gaeste 1.6 due to improper handling of the 'start' parameter in gastbuch.php, allowing arbitrary file reads via directory traversal.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in gastbuch.php in Gästebuch (Gastebuch) 1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the start parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by bd0rk · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8027

This exploit leverages a file disclosure vulnerability in Gaeste 1.6 due to improper handling of the 'start' parameter in gastbuch.php, allowing arbitrary file reads via directory traversal.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Gaeste 1.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable gastbuch.php endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33707
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8027
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48644

Scores

EPSS 0.0288
EPSS Percentile 85.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
php4scripte/gastebuch 1.6
Published Sep 12, 2011
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026