medium5.0
CVE-2011-4321
The password reset functionality in Joomla!
Impact
The password reset functionality in Joomla! 1.5.x through 1.5.24 uses weak random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | Versions 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1