VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2011-4321
1.5.x through 1.5.24 uses weak random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 0.94%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.94%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The password reset functionality in Joomla! 1.5.x through 1.5.24 uses weak random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
- EPSS
- 0.94% probability · 59th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-310
- Affected
- joomla/joomla\!
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.