VDB-96363 · CVE-2016-9418 · BID 94396

MyBB/MyBB Merge System up to 1.8.7 on Windows ACP Backup information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MyBB and MyBB Merge System up to 1.8.7 on Windows. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component ACP Backup Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9418. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MyBB and MyBB Merge System up to 1.8.7 on Windows (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component ACP Backup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 on Windows and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 on Windows might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from ACP backups via vectors involving a short name.

The bug was discovered 01/31/2017. The weakness was presented 01/31/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9418 since 11/17/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.8.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94396†). See VDB-96323, VDB-96324, VDB-96325 and VDB-96326 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MyBB/MyBB Merge System 1.8.8

Timelineinfo

11/10/2016 🔍
11/17/2016 +7 days 🔍
01/31/2017 +75 days 🔍
01/31/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/08/2020 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mybb.com

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96363
SecurityFocus: 94396 - MyBB Versions Prior To 1.8.8 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9418 - MyBB - Multiple Products - Information Disclosure Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/01/2017 07:16
Updated: 08/08/2020 18:10
Changes: 02/01/2017 07:16 (60), 08/08/2020 18:10 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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