CVE-2016-9417

Name: CVE-2016-9417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-31T22:59:01.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fetch_remote_file function in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fetch_remote_file function in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mybb	Merge System	<= 1.8.7
Mybb	Mybb	<= 1.8.7

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.mybb.com/2016/10/17/mybb-1-8-8-merge-system-1-8-8-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.mybb.com/2016/10/17/mybb-1-8-8-merge-system-1-8-8-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9417?

How severe is CVE-2016-9417?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9417?

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