CVE-2008-6971 Weak cryptography in n/a
Predictable password reset codes allow remote attackers to take over user accounts and gain privileges in Simple Machines Forum.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6971?
CVE-2008-6971 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Smf.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-6971 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6971 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-875w-x894-8p6c.