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CVE-2008-1484

3.5 · LOW

The password reset feature in PunBB 1.2.16 and earlier uses predictable random numbers based on the system time, which allows remote authenticated users to determine the new password via a brute fo…

Published Mar 24, 2008punbbCWE-264EPSS 4.52%

Overview

CVE-2008-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting punbb punbb. It was published on March 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The password reset feature in PunBB 1.2.16 and earlier uses predictable random numbers based on the system time, which allows remote authenticated users to determine the new password via a brute force attack on a seed that is based on the approximate creation time of the targeted account. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5737.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from punbb. Update punbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/45561Refpunbb.org/download/changelogs/1.2.16_to_1.2.17.txtRefpunbb.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=18460Refsecunia.com/advisories/29043Refsektioneins.de/advisories/SE-2008-01.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488408/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27908Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5165Refosvdb.org/45561Refpunbb.org/download/changelogs/1.2.16_to_1.2.17.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1484?

CVE-2008-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting punbb punbb. It was published on March 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-1484?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1484?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from punbb. Update punbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1484?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1484 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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