Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10305

First published: Tue Apr 24 2018(Updated: )

The MessageSearch2 function in PersonalMessage.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.15 does not properly use the possible_users variable in a query, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum<2.0.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-10305?

    CVE-2018-10305 is a vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before version 2.0.15 that allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-10305?

    CVE-2018-10305 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2018-10305?

    The affected software for CVE-2018-10305 is Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before version 2.0.15.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-10305?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10305 by bypassing intended access restrictions in Simple Machines Forum (SMF).

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-10305?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-10305 is to update Simple Machines Forum (SMF) to version 2.0.15 or later.

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