CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-16780
CriticalSummary
The installer in MyBB before 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by writing to the configuration file.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may gain full control over the system, leading to serious security breaches and data loss.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update MyBB to version 1.8.13 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The installer in MyBB before 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by writing to the configuration file.