High severity8.3NVD Advisory· Published Jan 31, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2015-8973
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.
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 more
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.6.17
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
4- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
News mentions
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