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CVE-2008-6971

Summary
Assigner-mitre
Assigner Org ID-8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca
Published At-13 Aug, 2009 | 16:00
Updated At-07 Aug, 2024 | 11:49
Rejected At-
Credits

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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Products
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Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Weaknesses
Attack Patterns
Solution/Workaround
References
HyperlinkResource Type
EPSS History
Score
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No data available for selected date range
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:mitre
Assigner Org ID:8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca
Published At:13 Aug, 2009 | 16:00
Updated At:07 Aug, 2024 | 11:49
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

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.

Affected Products
Vendor
n/a
Product
n/a
Versions
Affected
  • n/a
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/An/a
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: n/a
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
vdb-entry
x_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
http://osvdb.org/47945
vdb-entry
x_refsource_OSVDB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
exploit
x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_XF
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
Hyperlink: http://osvdb.org/47945
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_OSVDB
Hyperlink: http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Resource:
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Resource:
exploit
x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
Hyperlink: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CVE Program Container
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
vdb-entry
x_refsource_XF
x_transferred
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
http://osvdb.org/47945
vdb-entry
x_refsource_OSVDB
x_transferred
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
x_transferred
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
exploit
x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
x_transferred
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_XF
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://osvdb.org/47945
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_OSVDB
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Resource:
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Resource:
exploit
x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:cve@mitre.org
Published At:13 Aug, 2009 | 16:30
Updated At:23 Apr, 2026 | 00:35

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.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary2.07.5HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 7.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CPE Matches
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>1.0.12
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>1.0.13
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>1.1.4
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>1.1.5
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>2.0
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0:rc1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>2.0-beta2
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
simplemachines
simplemachines
>>smf>>2.0-beta3
cpe:2.3:a:simplemachines:smf:2.0-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-255Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-255
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://osvdb.org/47945cve@mitre.org
N/A
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0cve@mitre.org
Patch
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931cve@mitre.org
N/A
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392cve@mitre.org
N/A
http://osvdb.org/47945af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
N/A
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
N/A
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
N/A
Hyperlink: http://osvdb.org/47945
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Exploit
Hyperlink: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: http://osvdb.org/47945
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Hyperlink: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource: N/A

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