CVE-2021-27946

Name: CVE-2021-27946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-15T18:15:18.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27946 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL Injection vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.26 via poll vote count. (issue 1 of 3).. EPSS estimates a 4.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.26 via poll vote count. (issue 1 of 3).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.20%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mybb	Mybb	< 1.8.26

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161918/MyBB-1.8.25-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mybb/mybb/security/advisories/GHSA-23m9-w75q-ph4pPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161918/MyBB-1.8.25-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mybb/mybb/security/advisories/GHSA-23m9-w75q-ph4pPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27946?

SQL Injection vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.26 via poll vote count. (issue 1 of 3).

How severe is CVE-2021-27946?

CVE-2021-27946 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27946?

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-2021-27946?

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Source: NVD / NIST