CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-8973

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The xmlhttp.php file in MyBB before version 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6, as well as MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6, contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions related to the forum password.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to resources they should not have access to, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized actions on the forum.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update MyBB to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect forum access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

xmlhttp.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to the forum password.

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