CVE-2024-7438

low-risk

Published 2024-08-03

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.

Do I need to act?

0.12% 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 4.3/10 Medium

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Simple Machines Forum

Affected Vendors

Simplemachines

References (4)

Exploit https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.md

Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523

Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?id.273523

Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal