Vulnerability in SMF 2.1.4 Allows for Remote Resource Identifier Control
CVE-2024-7438

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Simplemachines

Status
Smf
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-7438?

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.

Affected Version(s)

SMF 2.1.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-7438 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.273523
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

Fewwords (VulDB User)
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