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CVE-2016-5100

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.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
13 Feb 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 80% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Insufficiently random values (CWE-330)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
FroxlorServers and applications · cpe:a:froxlor:froxlor
  • Every version up to 0.9.34.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5100
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-5100