CVE-2015-8973
UnknownEPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8973 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mybb | Merge System | <= 1.8.5 |
| Mybb | Mybb | <= 1.6.17 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.0 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.1 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.2 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.3 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.4 |
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.5 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8973?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-8973?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8973 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8973?
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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