How severe is CVE-2006-4971?

CVE-2006-4971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4971?

CVE-2006-4971 primarily affects Mybulletinboard. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4971 published?

CVE-2006-4971 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4971

CVE-2006-4971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybulletinboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mybulletinboard
Published: 2006-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4971?: MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for inc/plugins/hello.php, which reveals the path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-4971?: CVE-2006-4971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4971?: CVE-2006-4971 primarily affects Mybulletinboard. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4971 published?: CVE-2006-4971 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0_final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0_preview_release_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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