CVE-2008-4929 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read uploaded attachments by guessing filenames due to insufficient randomness in MyBB forum software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4929?
CVE-2008-4929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 4 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.2 uses insufficient randomness to compose filenames of uploaded files used as attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read these files by guessing filenames.
Weakness: CWE-330
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4929?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4929?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4929 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4929 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhx3-h3g7-jmvr.