CVE-2007-3942 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include local files via directory traversal in Simple Machines Forum, though the vulnerability is disputed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-3942?
CVE-2007-3942 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to include local files via unspecified vectors related to the sourcedir parameter or the actionArray hash. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this vulnerability because both sourcedir and actionArray are defined before use
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3942?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3942?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2007-3942 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3942 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx6x-83f6-g9pc.