CVE-2021-27948
CVE-2021-27948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Mybb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL Injection vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.26 via User Groups. (issue 3 of 3).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-27948?
- SQL Injection vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.26 via User Groups. (issue 3 of 3).
- How severe is CVE-2021-27948?
- CVE-2021-27948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-27948 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-27948?
- CVE-2021-27948 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-27948?
- 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-2021-27948 published?
- CVE-2021-27948 was published on 2021-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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