How severe is CVE-2024-7438?

CVE-2024-7438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7438?

CVE-2024-7438 affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7438?

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

Does CVE-2024-7438 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7438 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48360.

When was CVE-2024-7438 published?

CVE-2024-7438 was published on 2024-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7438

CVE-2024-7438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 3.x 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48360
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum
Published: 2024-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7438?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-7438?: CVE-2024-7438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7438?: CVE-2024-7438 affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7438 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7438 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48360.
When was CVE-2024-7438 published?: CVE-2024-7438 was published on 2024-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:simple_machines_forum:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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