Vulnerability Details 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.057
EPSS Ranking 90.0%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v2 Score 7.5
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
- 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
Products affected by CVE-2008-6971
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.12
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.13
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.4
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.5
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta2
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cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta3