CVE-2025-2583

low-risk
Published 2025-03-21

A vulnerability was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file ManageNews.php. The manipulation of the argument subject/message leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor does not declare this issue a security vulnerability due to authentication requirements before being able to access any feature in the software that allows file modification.

Do I need to act?

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0.20% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.5/10 Low
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Simplemachines

References (5)

Exploit https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc5.md
Exploit https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc6.md
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300543
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.300543
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.512001
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low-risk
Severity 16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal