CVE-2008-6971 json
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…
published 2009-08-13 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6930
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.1%
- EPSS 7.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6392)
- Published
Exploit prediction
7.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6392 Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.5 (Windows x86) - Admin Reset Password webapps, 2008-09-06
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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simplemachines.org
/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
patch, vendor-advisory
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/6392
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31053
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31750
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44931
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/47945
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6971
- NVD CVE-2008-6971
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