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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-6971 · published 13 August 2009

CVE-2008-6971: Simplemachines smf vulnerability

Simplemachines · Smf

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.

7.5 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 7.1% · top 6.0% CWE-255 · CWE-255
7.5CVSS 2.0 base score
7.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References, 2 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://osvdb.org/47945
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392
http://osvdb.org/47945
http://secunia.com/advisories/31750 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31053 Exploit
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=260145.0 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-6971), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.