CVE-2008-4929
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.24%
Last modified
CVE-2008-4929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.2 uses insufficient randomness to compose filenames of uploaded files used as attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read these files by guessing filenames.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.2 uses insufficient randomness to compose filenames of uploaded files used as attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read these files by guessing filenames.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.4.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-10/0203.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-10/0472.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/01/2Exploit, Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31936Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-10/0203.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-10/0472.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/01/2Exploit, Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31936Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-4929?
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.2 uses insufficient randomness to compose filenames of uploaded files used as attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read these files by guessing filenames.
How severe is CVE-2008-4929?
CVE-2008-4929 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4929?
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.
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