CVE-2015-8974

Name: CVE-2015-8974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-31T22:59:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the Group Promotions module in the admin control panel 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 execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Group Promotions module in the admin control panel 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 execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

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-2015-8974?

How severe is CVE-2015-8974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8974?

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Source: NVD / NIST