CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0226

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The retrieve_password.pl script in DCForum 6.x and 2000 generates predictable new passwords based on a sessionID, allowing remote attackers to request a new password on behalf of another user.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can take over user accounts by exploiting predictable passwords, leading to unauthorized access to data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of DCForum and implement stronger password generation mechanisms.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

retrieve_password.pl in DCForum 6.x and 2000 generates predictable new passwords based on a sessionID, which allows remote attackers to request a new password on behalf of another user and use the sessionID to calculate the new password for that user.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS