CVE-2008-6544 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Simple Machines Forum via remote file inclusion in theme directory parameters.
- 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-2008-6544?
CVE-2008-6544 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) settings[default_theme_dir] parameter to Sources/Subs-Graphics.php and (2) settings[default_theme_dir] parameter to Sources/Themes.php. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this issue because the files contain a protection mechanism against direct request
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6544?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6544?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-6544 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6544 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v6m2-7m86-x8p4.