7.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9415

First published: Tue Jan 31 2017(Updated: )

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 on Windows and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 on Windows allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary CSS files via vectors related to "style import."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MyBB Merge System<=1.8.7
Mybb Mybb<=1.8.7
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9415?

    CVE-2016-9415 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary CSS files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9415?

    To fix CVE-2016-9415, upgrade MyBB and the MyBB Merge System to version 1.8.8 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2016-9415?

    CVE-2016-9415 affects MyBB versions prior to 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System versions before 1.8.8 on Windows.

  • Can CVE-2016-9415 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9415 can be exploited by remote attackers to manipulate CSS files.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-9415 have on a website?

    Exploitation of CVE-2016-9415 could allow attackers to alter the website's appearance by changing CSS files.

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