CVE-2008-6971

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.71% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory simplemachines.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 vdb entry exploit
http://osvdb.org/47945 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392 exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6971?
CVE-2008-6971 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6971?
To fix CVE-2008-6971, 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-2008-6971 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-6971 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.