CVE-2006-0632
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space)...
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2006-0632- CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2006-0632- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-0639No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2006-0639- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3265-vrfj-hjqgNo score
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space)...
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.
- Record
GHSA-3265-vrfj-hjqg- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-0632 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.4) in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published February 10, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.56%, the 85th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded
r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4
secunia.com/advisories/18727
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573
osvdb.org/22949
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0632
github.com/advisories/GHSA-3265-vrfj-hjqg