CVE-2008-6971

Simplemachines Smf - Credentials Management

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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.

Exploits (1)

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

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References (6)

[Vendor Advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/31750

[Exploit] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053

[Patch, Vendor Advisory] http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931

[Exploit, Third Party Advisory] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://osvdb.org/47945

Scores

EPSS 0.0571

EPSS Percentile 90.5%

Details

CWE

CWE-255

Status published

Products (7)

simplemachines/smf 1.0.12

simplemachines/smf 1.0.13

simplemachines/smf 1.1.4

simplemachines/smf 1.1.5

simplemachines/smf 2.0 rc1.2

simplemachines/smf 2.0-beta2

simplemachines/smf 2.0-beta3

Published Aug 13, 2009

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026