Information Disclosure in MyBB and MyBB Merge System on Windows
CVE-2016-9418

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mybb

Status
Merge System
Mybb
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-9418?

MyBB and the MyBB Merge System, prior to version 1.8.8 on Windows, present a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to access sensitive information from Admin Control Panel (ACP) backups. This exploitation is possible through specific requests involving short names, potentially exposing critical data and undermining the security of the application.

References

https://blog.mybb.com/2016/10/17/mybb-1-8-8-merge-system-...
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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:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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