CVE-2025-67163

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum v2.1.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the Forum Name parameter.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-83 CWE-83

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
simplemachines	simple_machines_forum	All

References

Other References

https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF/blob/release-3.0/Themes/default/Stats.template.php#L26 https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF/security/advisories/GHSA-p2xm-x9fp-5r7x https://github.com/mbiesiad/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-67163 https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Installing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-67163? +

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum v2.1.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the Forum Name parameter. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-67163? +

CVE-2025-67163 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-67163? +

CVE-2025-67163 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-2025-67163? +

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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