CVE-2009-5068
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CVE-2009-5068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a file disclosure vulnerability in SMF (Simple Machines Forum) affecting versions through v2.0.3. On some configurations a SMF deployment is shared by several "co-admins" that are not trusted beyond the SMF deployment. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a file disclosure vulnerability in SMF (Simple Machines Forum) affecting versions through v2.0.3. On some configurations a SMF deployment is shared by several "co-admins" that are not trusted beyond the SMF deployment. This vulnerability allows them to read arbitrary files on the filesystem and therefore gain new privileges by reading the settings.php with the database passwords.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplemachines | Simple Machines Forum | <= 2.0.3 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/01/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/01/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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