CVE-2025-2583

Description

A vulnerability was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file ManageNews.php. The manipulation of the argument subject/message leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor does not declare this issue a security vulnerability due to authentication requirements before being able to access any feature in the software that allows file modification.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
simplemachines	simple_machines_forum	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc5.md https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc6.md

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300543 https://vuldb.com/?id.300543 https://vuldb.com/?submit.512001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2583? +

A vulnerability was found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file ManageNews.php. The manipulation of the argument subject/message leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor does not declare this issue a security vulnerability due to authentication requirements before being able to access any feature in the software that allows file modification. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-2583? +

CVE-2025-2583 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2583? +

CVE-2025-2583 affects products from simplemachines, specifically: simple_machines_forum. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2583? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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