How severe is CVE-2008-7064?

CVE-2008-7064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7064 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7064?

CVE-2008-7064 affects Quicksilver Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7064?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-7064 published?

CVE-2008-7064 was published on 2009-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7064

CVE-2008-7064 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quicksilver Forums with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Quicksilver Forums
Published: 2009-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the get_lang function in global.php in Quicksilver Forums 1.4.2 and earlier, as used in QSF Portal before 1.4.5, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a "\" (backslash) in the lang parameter to index.php, which bypasses a protection mechanism that only checks for "/" (forward slash), as demonstrated by uploading and including PHP code in an avatar file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7064?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the get_lang function in global.php in Quicksilver Forums 1.4.2 and earlier, as used in QSF Portal before 1.4.5, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a "\" (backslash) in the lang parameter to index.php, which bypasses a protection mechanism that only checks for "/" (forward slash), as demonstrated by uploading and including PHP code in an avatar file.
How severe is CVE-2008-7064?: CVE-2008-7064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7064 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7064?: CVE-2008-7064 affects Quicksilver Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7064?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7064 published?: CVE-2008-7064 was published on 2009-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quicksilver_forums:quicksilver_forums:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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