CVE-2008-6971

N/A Unknown
Published: August 13, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/47945
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://osvdb.org/47945
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.7%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

simplemachines

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