CVE-2011-5131: CSRF
First published: Thu Aug 30 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in global.php in MyBB before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of a user for requests that change the user's language via the language parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MyBB | <=1.6.4 | |
| 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 | =1.2 | |
| 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 | =1.2.14 | |
| MyBB | =1.3-pre-1.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.3 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.4 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.5 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.6 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.7 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.8 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.9 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.10 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.11 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.12 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.13 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.14 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.15 | |
| MyBB | =1.4.16 | |
| MyBB | =1.5.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.5.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-5131?
CVE-2011-5131 has a severity rating that can affect the authentication of users in MyBB versions prior to 1.6.5.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5131?
To fix CVE-2011-5131, upgrade MyBB to version 1.6.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
What can attackers achieve through CVE-2011-5131?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2011-5131 can hijack a user's session and change their language settings without their consent.
Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2011-5131?
CVE-2011-5131 affects all MyBB versions prior to 1.6.5, including various versions from 1.1.0 to 1.6.4.
How does CVE-2011-5131 impact user security?
CVE-2011-5131 compromises user security by allowing unauthorized language changes that could mislead users or disrupt user experience.
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