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CVE-2007-5646: SQL injection vulnerability in Sources/Search.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3, when MySQL 5 is use...

SQL injection vulnerability in Sources/Search.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3, when MySQL 5 is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userspec parameter in a search2 action to index.php.

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Plain-English summary

This is an old SQL injection issue in Simple Machines Forum 1.1.3 when used with MySQL 5. A remote attacker could manipulate a forum search request to run unintended database queries. For an exposed legacy forum, the main business concern is loss or alteration of forum data and possible account compromise.

Executive priority

Treat exposed legacy SMF 1.1.3 forums as priority remediation, especially if they contain user accounts, private messages, or operational records. No active exploitation is proven in the sources, but public exploit availability raises practical risk.

Technical view

Sources identify SQL injection in SMF 1.1.3 Sources/Search.php. The vulnerable path is the search2 action in index.php, with the userspec parameter influencing SQL handling when MySQL 5 is used. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or a named fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on legacy public SMF 1.1.3 forums using MySQL 5 with the search function reachable from the internet. Modern SMF versions or non-SMF systems are not shown as affected by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes public exploit and Bugtraq references, so exploit knowledge was public in 2007. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The affected field in the bundle is generic, but the CVE description identifies SMF 1.1.3 with MySQL 5. Evidence is incomplete for scoring and fixed-version details. Avoid assuming impact beyond arbitrary SQL capability against the forum database.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Simple Machines guidance for the fixed version or official patch.
  • Upgrade or patch any SMF 1.1.3 installations following vendor guidance.
  • Restrict public access to vulnerable forum search until remediated.
  • Back up and review forum databases before remediation.
  • Retire unsupported SMF deployments where patch status cannot be verified.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory internet-facing forums for SMF 1.1.3 and MySQL 5 usage.
  • Confirm whether Sources/Search.php is from a fixed vendor release.
  • Review logs for unusual search2 requests involving userspec.
  • Check forum database for unexpected admin users or content changes.
  • Verify remediation in staging before restoring public exposure.
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