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.

🔗 References (12)

• cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/47945
• cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31750
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
• cve@mitrehttp://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
• cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
• cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/47945
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392