CVE-2017-16780 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by writing to the configuration file during the MyBB installation process.
- 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-2017-16780?
CVE-2017-16780 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 10 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The installer in MyBB before 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by writing to the configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16780?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16780?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16780 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-2017-16780 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-16780 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-666r-c2v5-8x54.