CVE-2008-0542 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2, specifically within the thumbnail.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the "file" parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. While the CVSS score is a moderate 5.0, indicating low attack complexity and no authentication required for partial confidentiality impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules. ExploitDB does contain a proof-of-concept, but the vulnerability has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gerd_tentler:simple_forum:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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