CVE-2008-3071
CVE-2008-3071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Mybb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/class_language.php in MyBB before 1.2.13 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the $language variable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3071?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/class_language.php in MyBB before 1.2.13 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the $language variable.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3071?
- CVE-2008-3071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3071 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3071?
- CVE-2008-3071 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3071?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-3071 published?
- CVE-2008-3071 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://community.mybboard.net/attachment.php?aid=9272
- http://community.mybboard.net/showthread.php?tid=31666
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31013
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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