CVE-2013-7468
CVE-2013-7468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows PHP Code Injection via the index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang dictionary parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-7468?
- Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows PHP Code Injection via the index.php?action=admin;area=languages;sa=editlang dictionary parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2013-7468?
- CVE-2013-7468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-7468 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-7468?
- CVE-2013-7468 affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-7468?
- 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-2013-7468 published?
- CVE-2013-7468 was published on 2019-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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