CVE-2024-7438

Summary

CVE-2024-7438 is a newly identified vulnerability that impacts the SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 software. This issue affects the User Alert Read Status Handler component and specifically the /index.php file with the action "profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read." An attacker can manipulate the argument "aid" to gain improper control over resource identifiers, which could result in remote code execution. The exploit for this vulnerability has already been disclosed to the public, increasing the risk for potential exploitation.

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