Vulnerability CVE-2008-6971
Published: 2009-08-13   Modified: 2012-02-12

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.

See advisories in our WLB2 database:
Topic
Author
Date
High
Simple Machines Forum <= 1.1.5 Admin Reset Password Exploit (win32)
Raz0r
15.08.2009

Type:

CWE-255

 (Credentials Management)

CVSS2 => (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

CVSS Base Score
Impact Subscore
Exploitability Subscore
7.5/10
6.4/10
10/10
Exploit range
Attack complexity
Authentication
Remote
Low
No required
Confidentiality impact
Integrity impact
Availability impact
Partial
Partial
Partial
Affected software
Simplemachines -> SMF 

 References:
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/6392
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
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