CVE-2016-5726

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: February 09, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.6%

72th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

simplemachines

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