CVE-2008-6971 | BDVDB-2026-37861 Detail

Description#

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
http://osvdb.org/47945
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0

Exploit#

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

History#

Version 12009-08-13Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-07Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.