CVE-2008-5265 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in TNT Forum version 0.9.4, specifically within the index.php file when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'modulo' parameter with directory traversal sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit modules, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tntforum:tnt_forum:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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