CVE-2008-3681
EXPLOITEDJoomla! 1.5-1.5.5 - Unauthenticated Password Reset via Invalid Reset Token
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
CVE-2008-3681 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including d3m0n.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla 1.5.x's password reset functionality. By injecting a single quote into the token field, an attacker can bypass token validation and reset the admin password.
Description
components/com_user/models/reset.php in Joomla! 1.5 through 1.5.5 does not properly validate reset tokens, which allows remote attackers to reset the "first enabled user (lowest id)" password, typically for the administrator.
Exploits (1)
This exploit leverages a SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla 1.5.x's password reset functionality. By injecting a single quote into the token field, an attacker can bypass token validation and reset the admin password.