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.

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

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0:rc1.2:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Published : 2009-08-13 04:30

Updated : 2017-09-29 01:33

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NVD link : CVE-2008-6971

Mitre link : CVE-2008-6971

Simplemachines

CWE-255