CVE-2008-6971
The password reset functionality in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0.x before 1.0.14, 1.1.x before 1.1.6, and 2.0 before 2.0 beta 4 includes clues about the random number generator state within a hidden form field and generates predictable validation codes, which allows remote attackers to modify passwords of other users and gain privileges.
- Score
- CVSS 2.0 7.5 High
- Status
- Modified - cve@mitre.org
- Published
- 2009-08-13
- Last modified
- 2024-08-07
- Weaknesses
- CWE-255
Affected products
References
- http://osvdb.org/47945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
