How severe is CVE-2013-7234?

CVE-2013-7234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7234?

CVE-2013-7234 primarily affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7234?

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

When was CVE-2013-7234 published?

CVE-2013-7234 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7234

CVE-2013-7234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum
Published: 2014-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.19 and 2.x before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via an X-Frame-Options header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7234?: Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.19 and 2.x before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via an X-Frame-Options header.
How severe is CVE-2013-7234?: CVE-2013-7234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7234?: CVE-2013-7234 primarily affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7234 published?: CVE-2013-7234 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (71)

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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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