CVE-2006-4971: Medium severity mybulletinboard mybulletinboard vulnerability

Published Sep 25, 2006
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Updated

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.

Affected Software

17 affected components
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.10
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.14
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0_final
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.1
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.3
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.20
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0.3
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.5
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.4
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0.1
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0.4
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.2
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0.2
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0_rc2
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.7
MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.0_preview_release_2

Event History

Sep 25, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4971?

CVE-2006-4971 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4971?

To fix CVE-2006-4971, you should upgrade your MyBB installation to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2006-4971?

CVE-2006-4971 affects multiple versions of MyBB including 1.0_final, 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.10, 1.14, and others up to 1.20.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2006-4971 lead to further attacks?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2006-4971 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could facilitate further attacks.

5

What types of information does CVE-2006-4971 disclose?

CVE-2006-4971 discloses the file path in an error message, revealing sensitive information about the server's directory structure.

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