CVE-2023-53979
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CVE-2023-53979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MyBB 1.8.32 contains a chained vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to bypass avatar upload restrictions and execute arbitrary code. Attackers can modify upload path settings, upload a malicious PHP-embedded image file, and execute commands through the language configuration editing interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MyBB 1.8.32 contains a chained vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to bypass avatar upload restrictions and execute arbitrary code. Attackers can modify upload path settings, upload a malicious PHP-embedded image file, and execute commands through the language configuration editing interface.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mybb | Mybb | 1.8.32 |
References
- https://fdlucifer.github.io/2023/01/17/mybb1-8-32-LFI-RCE/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://mybb.com/Product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-chained-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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