FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:58413

Info

FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 58413
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 07 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 07 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Arseniy Reutov from Positive Research Center
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

FluxBB is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to perform brute-force attacks to change a user's password, thereby aiding in further attacks.

FluxBB 1.5.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The researcher who discovered this issue has created a proof-of-concept. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

FluxBB Password Reset Token Prediction Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:
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