First published: Tue Jan 31 2017(Updated: )
The fetch_remote_file function in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
MyBB Merge System | <=1.8.7 | |
Mybb Mybb | <=1.8.7 |
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CVE-2016-9417 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery.
To fix CVE-2016-9417, you should upgrade MyBB or MyBB Merge System to version 1.8.8 or later.
CVE-2016-9417 exploits the fetch_remote_file function, allowing attackers to carry out server-side request forgery attacks.
CVE-2016-9417 affects MyBB versions prior to 1.8.8, including versions up to 1.8.7.
Yes, CVE-2016-9417 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specific vectors.