CVE-2006-0632

Public Exploit

Description

The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.98% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4	exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/18727	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/22949	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0632?: CVE-2006-0632 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0632?: To fix CVE-2006-0632, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0632 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-0632 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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