# CVE-2007-3942: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to include local files via unspe

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-07-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35451
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473866/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480572/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473991/100/0/threaded

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