CVE-2015-8973

Name: CVE-2015-8973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-31T22:59:00.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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: Jan 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8973?

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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Source: NVD / NIST