CVE-2008-6971 (GCVE-0-2008-6971)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2009-08-13 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 11:49
VLAI
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
mitre CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 28/100 over 2333 records in the last 180 days details
References
URL Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://osvdb.org/47945 vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392 exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php… x_refsource_CONFIRM
Date Public
2008-09-06 00:00
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