CVE-2006-2908 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via the username field in MyBB due to unsafe preg_replace usage, requiring low privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2908?
CVE-2006-2908 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard, published on 13 Jun 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2908?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2908?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-2908 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2908 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qwc-9gff-4h4m.