Vulnerability Description
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1-0-5 and earlier supports the use of URLs for avatar images, which allows remote attackers to monitor sensitive information of forum visitors such as IP address and user agent, as demonstrated using a PHP script on a malicious server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines | Simple Machines Forum | 1.0.5 |
References
- http://rgod.altervista.org/smf105.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Aug/0438.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16646
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014828
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22093
- http://rgod.altervista.org/smf105.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Aug/0438.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16646
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014828
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22093
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2817?
CVE-2005-2817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1-0-5 and earlier supports the use of URLs for avatar images, which allows remote attackers to monitor sensitive information of forum visitors such as IP address and user a...
How severe is CVE-2005-2817?
CVE-2005-2817 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.