CVE-2024-7438

MEDIUM EPSS 38.1%
Published Aug 3, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
5.3 CVSS 4.0
Medium
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Published Aug 3, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

CVSS Details

Base Score
5.3
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
38.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-639
CWE-99

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
simplemachinessimple_machines_forum2.1.4any

References 4

  • github.com https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.md
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523
    Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?id.273523
    Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190
    Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.