CVE-2008-7082: CSRF
First published: Tue Aug 25 2009(Updated: )
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.3 includes the sensitive my_post_key parameter in URLs to moderation.php with the (1) mergeposts, (2) split, and (3) deleteposts actions, which allows remote attackers to steal the token and bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism to hijack the authentication of moderators by reading the token from the HTTP Referer header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MyBB | =1.4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7082?
CVE-2008-7082 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for an attacker to bypass CSRF protections.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7082?
To fix CVE-2008-7082, upgrade to a later version of MyBB that has addressed this CSRF vulnerability.
What actions are affected by CVE-2008-7082?
CVE-2008-7082 affects the mergeposts, split, and deleteposts actions in moderation.php.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-7082?
Anyone using MyBB version 1.4.3 is vulnerable to CVE-2008-7082 and should take immediate action.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-7082 enable?
CVE-2008-7082 enables remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by stealing the my_post_key token.
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