CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedAn authorization bypass vulnerability exists in Simple Machines Forum versions 2.1 prior to commit 7d048f8 and 3.0 prior to commit a7875e8, allowing low-privileged authenticated users to manipulate pending attachments without proper permissions. This flaw enables unauthorized actions such as approving, rejecting, or deleting attachments across all boards, compromising the integrity of moderation processes and user content. Forum administrators and security teams should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential abuse and data loss.
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Original NVD Description
Simple Machines Forum 2.1 prior to commit 7d048f8 and 3.0 prior to commit a7875e8 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Sources/Actions/AttachmentApprove.php where a single-character operator error causes the permission check to always pass regardless of user permissions. An authenticated low-privileged user can approve, reject, or delete any pending attachments on any board without holding the required approve_posts permission, bypass moderation queues for their own uploads, and enumerate and delete other users' pending attachments.