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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0:rc1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2009-08-13 16:30

Updated : 2024-02-04 17:33


NVD link : CVE-2008-6971

Mitre link : CVE-2008-6971

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-6971


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Products Affected

simplemachines

  • smf
CWE
CWE-255

Credentials Management Errors