CVE-2006-2908

Description

The domecode function in inc/functions_post.php in MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) 1.1.2, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the username field, which is used in a preg_replace function call with a /e (executable) modifier.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 9.94% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1086	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016270	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436767/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18396	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20371	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2288	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/26216	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437509/100/100/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27046	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-40/advisory/	patch vendor advisory
http://www.514.es/download/mybibi.pl

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2908?: CVE-2006-2908 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2908?: To fix CVE-2006-2908, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2908 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2908 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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