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.
Published: 2010-12-30
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: 1.3% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-4591 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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T03:51:17.916Z

Reserved: 2010-12-30T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2010-4626

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2010-12-30T21:00:02.550

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040

Link: CVE-2010-4626

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Weaknesses