Vulnerability Description
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.6, 1.1.19, and earlier allows remote attackers to impersonate arbitrary users via a Unicode homoglyph character in a username.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplemachines | Simple Machines Forum | <= 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/83
- http://www.jakoblell.com/blog/2013/12/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smf-forum-s
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/30/3
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/83
- http://www.jakoblell.com/blog/2013/12/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-smf-forum-s
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/30/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7236?
CVE-2013-7236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.6, 1.1.19, and earlier allows remote attackers to impersonate arbitrary users via a Unicode homoglyph character in a username.
How severe is CVE-2013-7236?
CVE-2013-7236 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.