CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2908

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) 1.1.2, the domecode function in inc/functions_post.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the username field, which is used in a preg_replace call with the /e (executable) modifier.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take over the server by executing malicious PHP code, leading to full system compromise and potential data loss.

Recommendation

Immediately update MyBB to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, and avoid using the /e modifier in preg_replace.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The domecode function in inc/functions_post.php in MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) 1.1.2, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the username field, which is used in a preg_replace function call with a /e (executable) modifier.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS