Vulnerability Description
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allow remote attackers to obtain the installation path via vectors involving error log files.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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-2015-8977?
CVE-2015-8977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allow remote attackers to obtain the installation path via vectors involving error log files.
How severe is CVE-2015-8977?
CVE-2015-8977 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mybb Merge System, Mybb Mybb.