A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-7438. The attack can be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.