HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-0192
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CVE-2013-0192

CWE-200Published: February 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

File Disclosure in SMF (SimpleMachines Forum) <= 2.0.3: Forum admin can read files such as the database config.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-0192 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-0192. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

simplemachines1 product(s)
simple machines forum
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-0192
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 7, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-0192 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.