CVE-2024-7437 SimpleMachines SMF Delete User index.php resource injection
Attackers can manipulate resource identifiers in the delete user handler to perform unauthorized actions, requiring authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7437?
CVE-2024-7437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SimpleMachines SMF, published on 3 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7437?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7437?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7437 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-7437 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7437 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SimpleMachines SMF
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2qm-672h-5482.