CVE-2013-0192Network attack vector

Authenticated arbitrary file read

Published Feb 7, 2020 · Updated Aug 6, 2024

File disclosure in Simple Machines Forum 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the forum admin backend. The vulnerable administrative file-reading path returns filesystem content without adequately restricting which files can be requested. Access requires a valid forum administrator account; exposed files such as settings.php can disclose database credentials and other secrets, while the public record reports no integrity or availability effect.

CVSS severity4.0
Medium
EPSS probability3.76%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

File disclosure in Simple Machines Forum 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the forum admin backend. The vulnerable administrative file-reading path returns filesystem content without adequately restricting which files can be requested. Access requires a valid forum administrator account; exposed files such as settings.php can disclose database credentials and other secrets, while the public record reports no integrity or availability effect.

The record

CVE
CVE-2013-0192
Published
Feb 7, 2020
Updated
Aug 6, 2024
Vendor
Simple Machines
Product
Simple Machines Forum
Classifications
CWE-200, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 7, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 6, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=<= 2.0.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Simple Machines · Simple Machines Forumversion=<= 2.0.3

Published CVSS scores

4.0NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
4.9NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
T1005Data from Local System

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