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CVE-2011-1128

7.5 · HIGH

The loadUserSettings function in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly handle invalid login attempts, which might make it easier for remot…

Published Jun 21, 2011simplemachinesCWE-310EPSS 1.60%

Overview

CVE-2011-1128 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting simplemachines smf. It was published on June 21, 2011 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

The loadUserSettings function in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly handle invalid login attempts, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain access or cause a denial of service via a brute-force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simplemachines. Update smf 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
simplemachinessmf0Affected

References

Refcustom.simplemachines.org/mods/downloads/smf_patch_2.0-RC4_security.zipRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/22/17Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/4Refwww.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=421547.0Refcustom.simplemachines.org/mods/downloads/smf_patch_2.0-RC4_security.zipRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/22/17Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/4Refwww.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=421547.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1128?

CVE-2011-1128 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting simplemachines smf. It was published on June 21, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1128?

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-2011-1128?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simplemachines. Update smf 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-2011-1128?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-1128 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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