CVE-2008-6342: Unspecified vulnerability in the TYPO3 Simple File Browser (simplefilebrowser) extension 1.0.2 and earlier all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6342?

simplefilebrowser: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6342 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6342 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-6342 affect?

CVE-2008-6342 affects simplefilebrowser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the TYPO3 Simple File Browser (simplefilebrowser) extension 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown attack vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6342?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting simplefilebrowser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the TYPO3 Simple File Browser (simplefilebrowser) extension 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown attack vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2009-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lobacher patrick

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-27 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lobacher patrick simplefilebrowser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.2 · 1.0.0 · 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simplefilebrowser || rpm -q simplefilebrowser || simplefilebrowser --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simplefilebrowser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplefilebrowser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6342?

simplefilebrowser: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6342 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6342 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-6342 affect?

CVE-2008-6342 affects simplefilebrowser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the TYPO3 Simple File Browser (simplefilebrowser) extension 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6342?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

References

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