CVE-2009-5068

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.10/2.0 RC2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities2009-12-02 · webapps · php · Verified

Impact

There is a file disclosure vulnerability in SMF (Simple Machines Forum) affecting versions through v2.0.3. On some configurations a SMF deployment is shared by several "co-admins" that are not trusted beyond the SMF deployment. This vulnerability allows them to read arbitrary files on the filesystem and therefore gain new privileges by reading the settings.php with the database passwords.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/01/4
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/01/4