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CVE-2006-0632


The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2006-0632 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from phpbb_group organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2006, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.


Published

2006-02-10T11:02:00.000

Last Modified

2026-04-16T00:27:16.627

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 6.4 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

4.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.0 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.1 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.2 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.3 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.4 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.5 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.6 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.6c Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.6d Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.7 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.7a Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.8 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.8a Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.9 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.10 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.11 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.12 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.13 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.14 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.15 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.16 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.17 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.18 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0.19 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0_beta1 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0_rc1 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0_rc2 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0_rc3 Yes
Application phpbb_group phpbb 2.0_rc4 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For phpbb_group's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.