CVE-2006-0632

Published Feb 10, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 6.4 Medium EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-0639 The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:41 PM
Reserved
Feb 10, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 10, 2006, 11:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:20 PM