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CVE-2008-69711 exploit

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…

Published 17 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
7.1%
percentile 94%
Public exploits
1
Exploit-DB

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

7.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs.

Exploits and detections

  • EDB-6392 Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.5 (Windows x86) - Admin Reset Password · webapps · 2008-09-06

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.5AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/44931 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/31053 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • osvdb.org /47945 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31750 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • exploit-db.com /exploits/6392 · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB, x_transferred
  • simplemachines.org /community/index.php?topic=260145.0 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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