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CVE-2006-7013

7.5 · HIGH

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-Fo…

Published Feb 15, 2007simple_machinesEPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2006-7013 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting simple_machines simple_machines_forum. It was published on February 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simple_machines. Update simple_machines_forum to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
simple_machinessimple_machines_forum0Affected

References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2256Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435686/30/4740/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27082Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2256Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435686/30/4740/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27082

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7013?

CVE-2006-7013 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting simple_machines simple_machines_forum. It was published on February 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7013?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7013?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simple_machines. Update simple_machines_forum to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-7013?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-7013 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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