Simple Machines Forum 2.0.4 index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang dictionary code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Simple Machines Forum 2.0.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang. The manipulation of the argument dictionary as part of Parameter leads to code injection. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-7468. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Simple Machines Forum 2.0.4 (Forum Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang. The manipulation of the argument dictionary as part of a Parameter leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows PHP Code Injection via the index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang dictionary parameter.

The bug was discovered 04/23/2013. The weakness was disclosed 03/07/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-7468 since 02/05/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2144 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-131416 and VDB-131415 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/23/2013 🔍
02/05/2019 +2114 days 🔍
03/07/2019 +30 days 🔍
03/08/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/29/2023 +1604 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 121391
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-7468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131417
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/08/2019 06:46
Updated: 07/29/2023 09:53
Changes: 03/08/2019 06:46 (56), 05/14/2020 11:58 (1), 07/29/2023 09:53 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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