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    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.

    Published:Aug 13, 2009
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Aug 13, 2009
    EPSS Score:0.05711
    CVSS Score:7.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Simplemachines
    Product
    Smf

    Exploits

    http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    No CWE recorded yet

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    No CAPEC recorded yet

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High