Remote Path Disclosure in MyBB Control Panel and Merge System
CVE-2016-9411

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mybb

Status
Mybb
Merge System
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-9411?

MyBB, a popular open-source bulletin board software, is susceptible to a Remote Path Disclosure vulnerability in its Admin control panel and Merge System, allowing attackers to disclose the installation path of the software through specific mail-sending actions. This issue, present in versions prior to 1.8.7, can lead to further exploitation if sensitive information regarding the server's configuration is revealed.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94395
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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