How severe is CVE-2007-3942?

CVE-2007-3942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3942?

CVE-2007-3942 affects Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3942 published?

CVE-2007-3942 was published on 2007-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3942

CVE-2007-3942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum
Published: 2007-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to include local files via unspecified vectors related to the sourcedir parameter or the actionArray hash. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this vulnerability because both sourcedir and actionArray are defined before use

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3942?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to include local files via unspecified vectors related to the sourcedir parameter or the actionArray hash. NOTE: CVE and multiple third parties dispute this vulnerability because both sourcedir and actionArray are defined before use
How severe is CVE-2007-3942?: CVE-2007-3942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3942?: CVE-2007-3942 affects Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3942 published?: CVE-2007-3942 was published on 2007-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_machines:simple_machines_forum:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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