How severe is CVE-2015-8973?

CVE-2015-8973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-8973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8973?

CVE-2015-8973 primarily affects Mybb Merge System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8973?

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-2015-8973 published?

CVE-2015-8973 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8973

CVE-2015-8973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb Merge System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mybb Merge System
Published: 2017-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

xmlhttp.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to the forum password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8973?: xmlhttp.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to the forum password.
How severe is CVE-2015-8973?: CVE-2015-8973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2015-8973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8973?: CVE-2015-8973 primarily affects Mybb Merge System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8973?: 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-2015-8973 published?: CVE-2015-8973 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:merge_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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