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high7.5Public exploit code

CVE-2008-3681

components/com_user/models/reset.php in Joomla!

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

components/com_user/models/reset.php in Joomla! 1.5 through 1.5.5 does not properly validate reset tokens, which allows remote attackers to reset the "first enabled user (lowest id)" password, typically for the administrator.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
JoomlaCom User
Versions 1.5, 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5

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