HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-7438
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-7438

CWE-99Published: August 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7438 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.md
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.380190

All References (4)

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https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523Permissions Required · VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?id.273523Permissions Required · VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-7438
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-99
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-7438 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.
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