# CVE-2011-1130: Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly validate the start parameter, which might allow remote

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-06-21 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly validate the start parameter, which might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service via a crafted value, related to the cleanRequest function in QueryString.php and the constructPageIndex function in Subs.php.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/22/17
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=421547.0
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/4
- http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/downloads/smf_patch_2.0-RC4_security.zip

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