SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 User Alert Read Status aid resource injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. This manipulation of the argument aid causes resource injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-7438. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block 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 with an unknown input leads to a resource injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-99. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-7438. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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Class: Resource injection
CWE: CWE-99
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

08/02/2024 🔍
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09/12/2024 +41 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-7438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-7438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273523
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2024 23:27
Updated: 09/12/2024 03:17
Changes: 08/02/2024 23:27 (57), 08/03/2024 19:40 (18), 08/10/2024 08:31 (2), 08/12/2024 16:20 (1), 09/12/2024 03:17 (10)
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Submitter: Fewwords
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #380190: SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 Insecure Direct Object Reference (by Fewwords)

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