How severe is CVE-2013-7466?

CVE-2013-7466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-7466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7466?

CVE-2013-7466 affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7466?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-7466 published?

CVE-2013-7466 was published on 2019-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7466

CVE-2013-7466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum
Published: 2019-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7466?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-7466?: CVE-2013-7466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-7466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7466?: CVE-2013-7466 affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-7466 published?: CVE-2013-7466 was published on 2019-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://hauntit.blogspot.com/2013/04/en-smf-204-full-disclosure.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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