Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0 before 1.0.15 and 1.1 before 1.1.7 allows remote authenticated administrators to install packages from arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the package parameter during an install2 action, as demonstrated by a predictable package filename in attachments/ that was uploaded through a post2 action to index.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines | Simple Machines Forum | 1.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/50070
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=272861.0Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6993
- http://osvdb.org/50070
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=272861.0Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6993
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6658?
CVE-2008-6658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0 before 1.0.15 and 1.1 before 1.1.7 allows remote authenticated administrators to install packages from arbitrary direc...
How severe is CVE-2008-6658?
CVE-2008-6658 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6658?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.