CWE Code: 255
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.5
CWE Name:  Credentials Management
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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2009-08-13
Last Modified Date: 2017-09-29
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CWE Code: 255
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.5
CWE Name:  Credentials Management
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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2009-08-13
Last Modified Date: 2017-09-29
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