Simple Machines Forum < 2.1.7 Authorization Confusion via Profile::load() (CVE-2026-43621) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-43621

Simple Machines Forum < 2.1.7 Authorization Confusion via Profile::load()

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-43621 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum < 2.1.7 Authorization Confusion via Profile::load(). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps SimpleMachines/SMF (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 26, 2026Updated Aug 26, 2026Source checked Aug 26, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 26, 2026Material review Aug 26, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps SimpleMachines/SMF (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
SimpleMachines/SMFgeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for SimpleMachines/SMF.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 26, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) through 2.1.7, fixed in commit 6f0dc61, contains an authorization state-confusion vulnerability in the profile loader that allows authenticated low-privileged users to gain administrator access by supplying multiple values for the user parameter. Attackers can exploit the mismatch between Profile::$member and User::$me->is_owner during sequential profile loading to be treated as the owner of an administrator profile, enabling unauthorized password changes and full account takeover.

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