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.
Advisories
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-6930 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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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T11:49:02.602Z

Reserved: 2009-08-13T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2008-6971

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2009-08-13T16:30:01.187

Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Link: CVE-2008-6971

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