How severe is CVE-2016-9417?

CVE-2016-9417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9417 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-2016-9417?

CVE-2016-9417 primarily affects Mybb Merge System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9417?

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-2016-9417 published?

CVE-2016-9417 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9417

CVE-2016-9417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb Merge System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Mybb Merge System
Published: 2017-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The fetch_remote_file function in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9417?: The fetch_remote_file function in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-9417?: CVE-2016-9417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9417 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-2016-9417?: CVE-2016-9417 primarily affects Mybb Merge System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9417?: 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-2016-9417 published?: CVE-2016-9417 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:merge_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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