CVE-2012-1598 Weak cryptography in n/a
Insufficient randomness in password reset tokens allows attackers to predict tokens and take over 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-2012-1598?
CVE-2012-1598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 3 Dec 2012. 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
Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.26 has unspecified impact and attack vectors related to "insufficient randomness" and a "password reset vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-1598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-f597-6mvr-hqrp.