CVE-2006-0632
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (2.56%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.
- CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
- EPSS
- 2.56% probability · 84th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- phpbb group/phpbb
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18727
- http://www.osvdb.org/22949
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18727
- http://www.osvdb.org/22949
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.