CVE-2019-12490
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12490 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.16. Reverse tabnabbing can occur because of use of _blank for external links.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.16. Reverse tabnabbing can occur because of use of _blank for external links.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplemachines | Simple Machines Forum | < 2.0.16 |
References
- https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=570986.0Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVeFoxZ1DIExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=570986.0Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVeFoxZ1DIExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12490?
An issue was discovered in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 2.0.16. Reverse tabnabbing can occur because of use of _blank for external links.
How severe is CVE-2019-12490?
CVE-2019-12490 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12490?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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