CVE-2006-4971
First published: Mon Sep 25 2006(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mybulletinboard | =1.10 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.14 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_final | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.3 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.20 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.3 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.5 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_rc2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.7 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_preview_release_2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/mybulletinboard
- product/mybulletinboard
- canonical/mybulletinboard mybulletinboard
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- canonical/mybulletinboard
- version/mybulletinboard/1.10
- version/mybulletinboard/1.14
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0_final
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.1
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.3
- version/mybulletinboard/1.20
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0.3
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.5
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.4
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0.1
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0.4
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.2
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0.2
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0_rc2
- version/mybulletinboard/1.1.7
- version/mybulletinboard/1.0_preview_release_2