CVE-2008-0542

Name: CVE-2008-0542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-01T20:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gerd Tentler	Simple Forum	3.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0542?

Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-0542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0542?

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Source: NVD / NIST