CVE-2022-45867 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated high-privilege users can exploit directory traversal in the Admin CP Languages module to achieve local file inclusion and execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-45867?

CVE-2022-45867 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 3 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MyBB before 1.8.33 allows Directory Traversal. The Admin CP Languages module allows remote authenticated users, with high privileges, to achieve local file inclusion and execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45867?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mybb Mybb.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45867?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45867 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-45867 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45867 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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