CVE-2012-1300

PHPFox 3.0.1 - 'ajax.php' Remote Command Execution

STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-1300. PoCs published by EgiX.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a command injection vulnerability in phpFox <= 3.0.1 via the `ajax.php` endpoint. It abuses the `getComponent()` method's unsafe `eval()` call to execute arbitrary OS commands using PHP's backtick operator, bypassing restrictions on dots and parentheses.

Description

PHPFox 3.0.1 - 'ajax.php' Remote Command Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by EgiX · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18655

This exploit leverages a command injection vulnerability in phpFox <= 3.0.1 via the `ajax.php` endpoint. It abuses the `getComponent()` method's unsafe `eval()` call to execute arbitrary OS commands using PHP's backtick operator, bypassing restrictions on dots and parentheses.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpFox <= 3.0.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · Vulnerable phpFox installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status draft
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026