CVE-2014-9574 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in FluxBB versions prior to 1.5.8, specifically within the install.php component. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this by manipulating the install_lang parameter with ".." sequences, leading to the inclusion and execution of arbitrary local install.php files. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fluxbb:fluxbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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