7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3967

First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )

moderation.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.4.1 does not properly check for moderator privileges, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MyBB<=1.4.0
MyBB=1.00
MyBB=1.01
MyBB=1.1.0
MyBB=1.1.1
MyBB=1.1.2
MyBB=1.1.3
MyBB=1.1.4
MyBB=1.1.5
MyBB=1.1.6
MyBB=1.1.7
MyBB=1.1.8
MyBB=1.02
MyBB=1.2
MyBB=1.2.0
MyBB=1.2.1
MyBB=1.2.2
MyBB=1.2.3
MyBB=1.2.4
MyBB=1.2.5
MyBB=1.2.6
MyBB=1.2.7
MyBB=1.2.8
MyBB=1.2.9
MyBB=1.2.10
MyBB=1.2.11
MyBB=1.2.12
MyBB=1.2.13
MyBB=1.03
MyBB=1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3967?

    CVE-2008-3967 has a severity level that is currently categorized as high due to improper privilege checking allowing potential remote attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3967?

    To fix CVE-2008-3967, upgrade MyBB to version 1.4.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-3967?

    CVE-2008-3967 affects MyBB versions prior to 1.4.1, specifically versions 1.4.0 and earlier.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-3967?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2008-3967 include unauthorized access and manipulation of the moderation functionalities by users lacking proper permissions.

  • Is there a way to determine if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2008-3967?

    To determine if your site is vulnerable to CVE-2008-3967, check the version of MyBB you are running and verify if it is earlier than 1.4.1.

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