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 users to configure arbitrary local files for execution via directory traversal sequences in the value of the theme_dir field during a jsoption action, related to Sources/QueryString.php and Sources/Themes.php, as demonstrated by a local .gif file in attachments/ with PHP code that was uploaded through a profile2 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/50072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32516Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32139Exploit
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=272861.0Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7011
- http://osvdb.org/50072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32516Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32139Exploit
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=272861.0Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7011
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6659?
CVE-2008-6659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (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 users to configure arbitrary local files for execution ...
How severe is CVE-2008-6659?
CVE-2008-6659 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.