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CVE-2010-5066

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

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CVE-2010-5066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The createRandomPassword function in includes/functions_common.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses a small range of values to select the seed argument for the PHP mt_srand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine randomly generated passwords via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The createRandomPassword function in includes/functions_common.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses a small range of values to select the seed argument for the PHP mt_srand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine randomly generated passwords via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
VwarVirtual War1.6.1R2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5066?
The createRandomPassword function in includes/functions_common.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses a small range of values to select the seed argument for the PHP mt_srand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine randomly generated passwords via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-5066?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5066?
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Source: NVD / NIST