CVE-2012-5909
CVE-2012-5909 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Mybb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/modules/user/users.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the conditions[usergroup][] parameter in a search action to admin/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5909?
- SQL injection vulnerability in admin/modules/user/users.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the conditions[usergroup][] parameter in a search action to admin/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5909?
- CVE-2012-5909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5909 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5909?
- CVE-2012-5909 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5909?
- 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-2012-5909 published?
- CVE-2012-5909 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/80634
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111238/MyBB-1.6.6-Cross-Site-Scripting-SQL-Injection.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52743
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74396
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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