CVE-2016-5100: Critical severity Froxlor Froxlor vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2017
·Updated
Froxlor before 0.9.35 uses the PHP rand function for random number generation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password reset token by predicting a value.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/froxlor/froxlor<0.9.35
0.9.35
Froxlor Froxlor<=0.9.34.2
Remediation
Event History
Feb 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:57 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5100?
CVE-2016-5100 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to guess password reset tokens.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5100?
To fix CVE-2016-5100, upgrade your Froxlor installation to version 0.9.35 or newer.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5100?
CVE-2016-5100 affects Froxlor versions prior to 0.9.35, including all versions up to 0.9.34.2.
4
Is CVE-2016-5100 exploit publicly available?
While CVE-2016-5100 has known factors that can be exploited, specific public exploits have not been disclosed.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-5100 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2016-5100 allows attackers to potentially reset passwords, gaining unauthorized access to user accounts.