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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.802334
Category:Web application abuses
Title:Simple Machines Forum Session Hijacking Vulnerability
Summary:Simple Machines Forum is prone to session hijacking vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Simple Machines Forum is prone to session hijacking vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to improper handling of user's sessions,
allowing a remote attacker to hijack a valid user's session via a specially crafted link.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to obtain sensitive
information such as user's session credentials and may aid in further attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0

Solution:
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure
of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer
release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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