CVE-2016-7982

HIGH

SPIP < 3.1.2 - Path Traversal via var_url Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-7982. PoCs published by Sysdream.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a path traversal vulnerability in SPIP versions <= 3.1.2, allowing remote attackers to enumerate files on the system via the `valider_xml` endpoint. The PoC includes bypass techniques for SPIP 3.1.2 using PHP wrappers.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ecrire/exec/valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate the files on the system via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Sysdream · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40596

This exploit demonstrates a path traversal vulnerability in SPIP versions <= 3.1.2, allowing remote attackers to enumerate files on the system via the `valider_xml` endpoint. The PoC includes bypass techniques for SPIP 3.1.2 using PHP wrappers.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SPIP <= 3.1.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the `valider_xml` endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451
Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23200
Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/6
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/8

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.2051
EPSS Percentile 97.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
spip/spip < 3.1.2
Published Jan 18, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026