MyBB.Birthdayprivacy.Privilege.Escalation

Release Date Aug 04, 2009
Severity medium
Impact Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in MyBB. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software incorrectly handles a "birthdayprivacy" parameter. It allows a remote attacker Privilege Escalation via sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products MyBB prior to 1.4.7
Recommended Actions Update to version 1.4.7 or apply patches. http://www.mybboard.net/downloads
Coverage IPS VCM
Reference/s http://secunia.com/advisories/35517/2/

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