Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplemachines | Simple Machines Forum | 2.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc5.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc6.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300543Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.300543Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.512001Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2583?
CVE-2025-2583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2025-2583?
CVE-2025-2583 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.