Auth bypass in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum

CVE-2024-7437

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=remove of the component Delete User Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

EPSS: 0.004 (36.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (Permissions Required, technical-description, VDB Entry, vdb-entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7437?
CVE-2024-7437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum, classified under Resource Injection. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2024-08-03.
How severe is CVE-2024-7437?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-7437 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.