Vulnerabilities > CVE-2024-7438 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum 2.1.4
Attack vector
NETWORK Attack complexity
LOW Privileges required
LOW Confidentiality impact
NONE Integrity impact
LOW Availability impact
NONE Summary
A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality 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 leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Vulnerable Configurations
| Part | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 1 |