Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8973
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.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-8973
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:merge_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8973
0.25%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 62 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8973
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.3
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
3.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8973
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8973
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8
oss-security - CVE request: MyBB multiple vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
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https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/
MyBB 1.8.6, 1.6.18 & Merge System 1.8.6 Release | MyBB BlogRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397
MyBB Prior to 1.8.6 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1
oss-security - Re: CVE request: MyBB multiple vulnerabilitiesMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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