CVE-2024-7438 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplemachines	Simple Machines Forum	2.1.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-99

References

https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.273523Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-7438?

CVE-2024-7438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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=show...

How severe is CVE-2024-7438?

CVE-2024-7438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-7438?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.