CVE-2008-5642 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in CMS Made Simple version 1.4.1, specifically within the admin/login.php component. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'cms_language' cookie with a "../" sequence. With a CVSS score of 5.0 (medium severity), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and primarily impacts confidentiality, as it enables unauthorized information disclosure. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, an exploit for local file inclusion is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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