CVE-2008-6971
N/A
Published: August 13, 2009 at 04:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSMF
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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 7%
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.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (6)
Third Party Advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIAVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750x_refsource_CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0VDB Entryx_refsource_XF
Source: [email protected]
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-255
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