CVE-2007-5943: Medium severity Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.1.4
Event History
Nov 14, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5943?
CVE-2007-5943 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
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.
3
Who is impacted by CVE-2007-5943?
Any users running Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.4 are impacted by CVE-2007-5943.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2007-5943 represent?
CVE-2007-5943 represents an information disclosure vulnerability.
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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.