CVE-2016-5726

moderate-risk

Published 2017-02-09

Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.

Do I need to act?

0.84% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 9.8/10 Critical

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Simple Machines Forum

Affected Vendors

Simplemachines

References (4)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1

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moderate-risk

Severity 32/34 · Critical

Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal