Is CVE-2013-7466 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-7466 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-7466 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-7466 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7466?

CVE-2013-7466 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2013-7466

CWE-22Published: March 7, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows local file inclusion, with resultant remote code execution, in install.php via ../ directory traversal in the db_type parameter if install.php remains present after installation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-7466 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.