CVE-2008-6971Not scoredCWE-255

CVE-2008-6971: Simplemachines Smf vulnerability

Simplemachines · Smf

Affected: Simplemachines Smf · Exploitation: possible (1 to 10%)

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7.1%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days

94th percentile

050100

Higher than 94% of scored CVEs

Not scored yet. The CVE record carries no CVSS score.

DescriptionCVE.org

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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Exploitation: Possible (1 to 10%). EPSS between 1% and 10%.
CISA KEV: Not listed
Public check: No public nuclei template
Weakness: Credentials Management Errors · Authentication
Vendor: Simplemachines
Published: August 2009
Band: Possible (1 to 10%), August 2009

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