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.
Published: 2009-08-13
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: 5.7% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-6930 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.
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Simplemachines Smf
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T11:49:02.602Z

Reserved: 2009-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2008-6971

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2009-08-13T16:30:01.187

Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Link: CVE-2008-6971

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