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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smf | Simplemachines | 1.0.12 (including) | 1.0.12 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 1.0.13 (including) | 1.0.13 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 1.1.4 (including) | 1.1.4 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 1.1.5 (including) | 1.1.5 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 2.0-rc1.2 (including) | 2.0-rc1.2 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 2.0-beta2 (including) | 2.0-beta2 (including) |
| Smf | Simplemachines | 2.0-beta3 (including) | 2.0-beta3 (including) |
References
- http://osvdb.org/47945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
- http://osvdb.org/47945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31750
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392