A vulnerability was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file ManageNews.php. The manipulation of the argument subject/message leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor does not declare this issue a security vulnerability due to authentication requirements before being able to access any feature in the software that allows file modification.
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://vuldb.com/?id.300543 | third party advisory vdb entry technical description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300543 | signature vdb entry permissions required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.512001 | third party advisory vdb entry |
| https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc5.md | third party advisory exploit |
| https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc6.md | third party advisory exploit |