How severe is CVE-2009-4448?

CVE-2009-4448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4448?

CVE-2009-4448 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4448?

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

When was CVE-2009-4448 published?

CVE-2009-4448 was published on 2009-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4448

CVE-2009-4448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybb 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Mybb
Published: 2009-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

inc/functions_time.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.10, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted request with a large year value, which triggers a long loop, as reachable through member.php and possibly other vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4448?: inc/functions_time.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.10, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted request with a large year value, which triggers a long loop, as reachable through member.php and possibly other vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-4448?: CVE-2009-4448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4448?: CVE-2009-4448 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4448 published?: CVE-2009-4448 was published on 2009-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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