CVE-2006-7013

Description

QueryString.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0.7 and earlier, and 1.1rc2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to more easily spoof the IP address and evade banning via a modified X-Forwarded-For HTTP header, which is preferred instead of other more reliable sources for the IP address. NOTE: the original researcher claims that the vendor has disputed this issue

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.57%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2256	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27082	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435686/30/4740/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-7013?: CVE-2006-7013 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-7013?: To fix CVE-2006-7013, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-7013 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-7013 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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