CVE-2010-4626 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak random number generation in password reset tokens allows remote attackers to brute-force and take over arbitrary user accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-4626?
CVE-2010-4626 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 30 Dec 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The my_rand function in functions.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.4.12 does not properly use the PHP mt_rand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to an arbitrary account by requesting a reset of the account's password, and then conducting a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4626?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4626?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4626 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-4626 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4626 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8h49-6g8c-82vj.