Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.16. Reverse tabnabbing can occur because of use of _blank for external links.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplemachines | Simple Machines Forum | < 2.0.16 |
References
- https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=570986.0Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVeFoxZ1DIExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=570986.0Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVeFoxZ1DIExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12490?
CVE-2019-12490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.16. Reverse tabnabbing can occur because of use of _blank for external links.
How severe is CVE-2019-12490?
CVE-2019-12490 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.