CVE-2018-17996

Name: CVE-2018-17996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:26.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LayerBB before 1.1.3 allows CSRF for adding a user via admin/new_user.php, deleting a user via admin/members.php/delete_user/, and deleting content via mod/delete.php/.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LayerBB before 1.1.3 allows CSRF for adding a user via admin/new_user.php, deleting a user via admin/members.php/delete_user/, and deleting content via mod/delete.php/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Layerbb	Layerbb	1.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151694/LayerBB-1.1.2-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/issues/38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46379/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151694/LayerBB-1.1.2-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/issues/38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46379/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17996?

LayerBB before 1.1.3 allows CSRF for adding a user via admin/new_user.php, deleting a user via admin/members.php/delete_user/, and deleting content via mod/delete.php/.

How severe is CVE-2018-17996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17996?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-17996?

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Source: NVD / NIST