HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-3615
HIGH

CVE-2011-3615

CWE-89Published: October 24, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.15 and 2.x before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving a (1) HTML entity or (2) display name. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-3615 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

simplemachines1 product(s)
smf
Source: NVD CPE · 37 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-3615
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 24, 2011

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2011-3615 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.