CVE-2013-0192
CWE-200Published: February 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
File Disclosure in SMF (SimpleMachines Forum) <= 2.0.3: Forum admin can read files such as the database config.
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
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Quick Facts
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