CVE-2015-8973: High severity MyBB Merge System vulnerability
Published Jan 31, 2017
·Updated
xmlhttp.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to the forum password.
Affected Software
8 affected components
MyBB Merge System<=1.8.5
MyBB MyBB<=1.6.17
MyBB MyBB=1.8.0
MyBB MyBB=1.8.1
MyBB MyBB=1.8.2
MyBB MyBB=1.8.3
MyBB MyBB=1.8.4
MyBB MyBB=1.8.5
Event History
Jan 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8973?
CVE-2015-8973 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8973?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8973, upgrade to MyBB version 1.6.18 or later for 1.6.x and to 1.8.6 or later for 1.8.x.
3
Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2015-8973?
CVE-2015-8973 affects MyBB versions prior to 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6.
4
Can CVE-2015-8973 affect MyBB Merge System?
Yes, CVE-2015-8973 also affects the MyBB Merge System versions prior to 1.8.6.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8973 enable?
CVE-2015-8973 enables remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions related to the forum password.