Simple Machines Forum 'Themes.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32139
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-6659
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 05 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 16 2015 05:51PM
Credit:	~elmysterio
Vulnerable:	Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.6 Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.5 Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.4 Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.3 Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.2 Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum 1.1.1
Not Vulnerable:

Simple Machines Forum 'Themes.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Simple Machines Forum is prone to a local file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.

Versions up to and including Simple Machines Forum 1.1.6 are vulnerable.

Simple Machines Forum 'Themes.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/32139.pl

Simple Machines Forum 'Themes.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Simple Machines Forum 'Themes.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Simple Machines Homepage (Simple Machines)