CVE-2011-3759: Infoleak
Published Sep 23, 2011
·Updated
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by inc/3rdparty/diff/Diff/ThreeWay.php and certain other files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mybb Mybb=1.6.0
Event History
Sep 23, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3759?
CVE-2011-3759 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential information disclosure it poses.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-3759?
To fix CVE-2011-3759, it's recommended to upgrade MyBB to a version later than 1.6.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3759?
CVE-2011-3759 is a remote information disclosure vulnerability impacting MyBB 1.6.
4
Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2011-3759?
CVE-2011-3759 specifically affects MyBB version 1.6.0.
5
What kind of data could be exposed due to CVE-2011-3759?
CVE-2011-3759 may expose sensitive information such as the installation path of the MyBB software.