CVE-2024-7437

SimpleMachines SMF Delete User index.php resource injection

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: August 3, 2024 at 02:31 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 08:20 AM UTC
3 products affected across 1 vendorSimple Machines ForumSMFSimple Machine Forum

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (4)

SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273522
VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionPermissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.273522
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.380189

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-99CWE-639

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