CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5943

First published: Wed Nov 14 2007(Updated: )

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to read a message in private forums by using the advanced search module with the "show results as messages" option, then searching for possible keywords contained in that message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple Machines Forum=1.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5943?

    CVE-2007-5943 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5943?

    To fix CVE-2007-5943, upgrade Simple Machines Forum to a later version where this vulnerability is patched.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2007-5943?

    Any users running Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.4 are impacted by CVE-2007-5943.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-5943 represent?

    CVE-2007-5943 represents an information disclosure vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2007-5943 affect other versions of Simple Machines Forum?

    CVE-2007-5943 specifically affects version 1.1.4 of Simple Machines Forum, but similar vulnerabilities may exist in other versions.

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