CVE-2008-6971

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.

• CWE-255

• http://osvdb.org/47945
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31750Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053Exploit
• http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
• http://osvdb.org/47945
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31750Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053Exploit
• http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

Published

Aug 13, 2009

Last Modified

Jun 16, 2026

Status

Modified

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