CVE-2010-5066

CVE-2010-5066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vwar Virtual War with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

The createRandomPassword function in includes/functions_common.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses a small range of values to select the seed argument for the PHP mt_srand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine randomly generated passwords via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5066?
The createRandomPassword function in includes/functions_common.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses a small range of values to select the seed argument for the PHP mt_srand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine randomly generated passwords via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-5066?
CVE-2010-5066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5066 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5066?
CVE-2010-5066 affects Vwar Virtual War. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5066?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5066 published?
CVE-2010-5066 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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