Is CVE-2008-6971 being actively exploited?

CVE-2008-6971 is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-6971?

CVE-2008-6971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

CVE-2008-6971

HIGH · CVSS 7.5EPSS 7.1%EU EUVD

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.

Key facts

CVSS score: 7.5 (v2.0)
Severity: HIGH
CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness (CWE): CWE-255
EPSS score: 7.1% (94th percentile)
In CISA KEV: No
In EU EUVD: Yes (EUVD-2008-6930)
Published: August 13, 2009
NVD last modified: June 16, 2026
Status: Modified

EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD)

This vulnerability is also tracked by ENISA as EUVD-2008-6930 in the EU Vulnerability Database. Last updated in EUVD on August 7, 2024.

View on the EU Vulnerability Database

Affected products

simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf
simplemachines / smf

References

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(Patch, Vendor Advisory)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44931
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6392

Last updated September 17, 2026 · Source: NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org EPSS

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