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HIGH

CVE-2022-26982

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

9.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2022-26982 yet.

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Description

SimpleMachinesForum 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by inserting a vulnerable php code because the themes can be modified by an administrator. NOTE: the vendor's position is that administrators are intended to have the ability to modify themes, and can thus choose any PHP code that they wish to have executed on the server.

Technical details

Published
2022-04-05
Exploit-DB
EDB-51057

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26982?

SimpleMachinesForum 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by inserting a vulnerable php code because the themes can be modified by an administrator. NOTE: the vendor's position is that administrators are intended to have the ability to modify themes, and can thus choose any PHP code that they wish to have executed on the server.

Is CVE-2022-26982 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-26982 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 9.2% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-26982?

CVE-2022-26982 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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