CVE-2011-4321

N/A Unknown

Published: November 23, 2011 Modified: April 29, 2026

Description

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.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.0%

59th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

Affected Vendors

joomla

Related CVEs