CVE-2014-9438: CSRF
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Moderator Control Panel in vBulletin 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) ban a user via the username parameter in a dobanuser action to modcp/banning.php or (2) unban a user, (3) modify user profiles, edit a (4) post or (5) topic, or approve a (6) post or (7) topic via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9438?
CVE-2014-9438 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9438?
To fix CVE-2014-9438, it is recommended to update vBulletin to the latest version that includes security patches addressing this CSRF vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9438?
The vulnerability in CVE-2014-9438 specifically affects administrators using vBulletin version 4.2.2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2014-9438 enable?
CVE-2014-9438 can enable cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, allowing attackers to perform actions such as banning or unbanning users on behalf of an authenticated administrator.
Is CVE-2014-9438 still a concern today?
While CVE-2014-9438 was reported in 2014, it is still a concern for users of vBulletin 4.2.2 who have not applied necessary security updates.