CVE-2008-3967: High severity mybb vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Mybb Mybb<=1.4.0
Mybb Mybb=1.00
Mybb Mybb=1.01
Mybb Mybb=1.1.0
Mybb Mybb=1.1.1
Mybb Mybb=1.1.2
Mybb Mybb=1.1.3
Mybb Mybb=1.1.4
Mybb Mybb=1.1.5
Mybb Mybb=1.1.6
Mybb Mybb=1.1.7
Mybb Mybb=1.1.8
Mybb Mybb=1.02
Mybb Mybb=1.2
Mybb Mybb=1.2.0
Mybb Mybb=1.2.1
Mybb Mybb=1.2.2
Mybb Mybb=1.2.3
Mybb Mybb=1.2.4
Mybb Mybb=1.2.5
Mybb Mybb=1.2.6
Mybb Mybb=1.2.7
Mybb Mybb=1.2.8
Mybb Mybb=1.2.9
Mybb Mybb=1.2.10
Mybb Mybb=1.2.11
Mybb Mybb=1.2.12
Mybb Mybb=1.2.13
Mybb Mybb=1.03
Mybb Mybb=1.04

Event History

Sep 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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