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CVE-2008-6971 Details

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://osvdb.org/47945 CVE
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750 CVEVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931 CVE
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392 CVE
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 CVEExploit

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-255Credentials Management Errors[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
simplemachines smf
1.0.12
1.0.13
1.1.4
1.1.5
2.0 rc1.2

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • 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:2.0-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

7 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2008-6971
NVD Published Date:
Aug 13, 2009
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 16, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2008-6971 Details - Not Deferred