CVE-2008-0542 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .…
published 2008-02-01 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0552
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4989)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4989 Simple Forum 3.2 - File Disclosure / Cross-Site Scripting webapps, 2008-01-26
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27463 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4989
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27463
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/28681
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39980
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0542
- NVD CVE-2008-0542
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