CVE-2006-7013 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof IP addresses via X-Forwarded-For headers to evade bans in Simple Machines Forum.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-7013?
CVE-2006-7013 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
QueryString.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0.7 and earlier, and 1.1rc2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to more easily spoof the IP address and evade banning via a modified X-Forwarded-For HTTP header, which is preferred instead of other more reliable sources for the IP address. NOTE: the original researcher claims that the vendor has disputed this issue
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7013?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7013?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7013 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-7013 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-7013 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45v7-gg96-grpr.