I'm not sure how building forums with software like SMF works, but if BitcoinTalk is 'just' a specific configuration of SMF 1.1.19, are we essentially looking for bugs in SMF 1.1.19?
Or was SMF 1.1.19 modified in some way or another?
I remain that, Even though BitcoinTalk is based on SMF 1.1.19, it's important to remember that it may have been changed and tweaked to fit what BitcoinTalk needs. The features, code, and design need to be changed for these changes to work. Because of these changes, new security holes or bugs may not need to be added to the SMF 1.1.19 base software. To keep the BitcoinTalk forum safe and secure, regular updates and patches are needed for both the SMF software that runs it and any changes the forum administrators have made. This makes it easier to fix any bugs, security holes, or software updates known to exist.
Lastly, SMF 1.1.19 might have bugs or ways to get around security measures, but it's essential to consider what might happen when software changes are made just for BitcoinTalk. Potential problems can be avoided on the forum by keeping software up to date and taking the proper security steps.