CVE-2008-6659

Name: CVE-2008-6659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-07T19:30:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.30%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.0.5
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.0.6
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.0.7
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.0.11
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.0.12
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.1
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.2
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.3
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.4
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.5
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1.6
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1_rc1
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1_rc2
Simple Machines	Simple Machines Forum	1.1_rc3

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6659?

How severe is CVE-2008-6659?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6659?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST