Vulnerability Description
login.php in Pligg CMS 9.5 uses a guessable confirmation code when resetting a forgotten password, which allows remote attackers with knowledge of a username to reset that user's password by calculating the confirmationcode parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pligg | Pligg Cms | 9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-05/0383.html
- http://osvdb.org/42031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24158Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34512
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-05/0383.html
- http://osvdb.org/42031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24158Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34512
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5579?
CVE-2007-5579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). login.php in Pligg CMS 9.5 uses a guessable confirmation code when resetting a forgotten password, which allows remote attackers with knowledge of a username to reset that user's password by calculati...
How severe is CVE-2007-5579?
CVE-2007-5579 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pligg Pligg Cms.