CVE-2007-5579: High severity Pligg Pligg CMS vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2007
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.5

Event History

Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5579?

CVE-2007-5579 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized password resets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5579?

To fix CVE-2007-5579, implement a more secure method for generating and validating the confirmation code for password resets.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5579?

CVE-2007-5579 affects users of Pligg CMS version 9.5 who have forgotten their passwords.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-5579 enable?

CVE-2007-5579 enables remote attackers to reset a user's password using a guessable confirmation code.

5

Is CVE-2007-5579 still a relevant vulnerability today?

While CVE-2007-5579 has historically been noted, it is essential for current users of Pligg CMS to confirm if the vulnerability has been addressed in later updates.

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