CVE-2015-8973

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.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory mybb.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/ release notes vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8973?
CVE-2015-8973 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8973?
To fix CVE-2015-8973, 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-2015-8973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8973 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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