CVE-2013-7466 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can achieve remote code execution via path traversal in install.php if the file remains after installation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-7466?
CVE-2013-7466 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows local file inclusion, with resultant remote code execution, in install.php via ../ directory traversal in the db_type parameter if install.php remains present after installation.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7466?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7466 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-2013-7466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wjh-qhxw-f3h6.