Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mybb | Merge System | <= 1.8.5 |
| Mybb | Mybb | <= 1.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8973?
CVE-2015-8973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2015-8973?
CVE-2015-8973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mybb Merge System, Mybb Mybb.