CVE-2016-5727

8.8 HIGH

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

Description

LogInOut.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related to variables derived from user input in a foreach loop.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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

https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF2.1/commit/19e560b9f3e8fc6d7d9d60c1ff617b5ed5c08008#diff-513c4f9c501cbefcc14420c01848f23c

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF2.1/issues/3522

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking 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

https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF2.1/commit/19e560b9f3e8fc6d7d9d60c1ff617b5ed5c08008#diff-513c4f9c501cbefcc14420c01848f23c

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

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF2.1/issues/3522

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

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.5%

72th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

simplemachines

Related CVEs