Summary
The host is installed with Simple Machines Forum and is prone to session hijacking vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information such as user's session credentials and may aid in further attacks.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw exists due to improper handling of user's sessions, allowing a remote attacker to hijack a valid user's session via a specially crafted link.
Affected
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Classification
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CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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