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CVE-2023-53979

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.6 EPSS 0.13%
Updated Dec 27, 2025
Mybb
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.6 (HIGH)
Type CWE-22 (Path Traversal)
Vendor Mybb
Public PoC Yes

MyBB 1.8.32 contains a chained vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to bypass avatar upload restrictions and execute arbitrary code. Attackers can modify upload path settings, upload a malicious PHP-embedded image file, and execute commands through the language configuration editing interface.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Mybb Mybb
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*