CVE-2006-4971

Name: CVE-2006-4971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-09-25T01:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0.1
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0.2
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0.3
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0.4
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0_final
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0_preview_release_2
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.0_rc2
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.1
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.2
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.3
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.4
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.5
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.1.7
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.10
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.14
Mybulletinboard	Mybulletinboard	1.20

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4971?

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.

How severe is CVE-2006-4971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4971?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-4971?

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Source: NVD / NIST