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Title: Personal Sticky Threads vBulletin Addon Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

Personal Sticky Threads is an addon for vBulletin bulletin-board software.

The application is prone to an unauthorized-access vulnerability because it fails to adequately limit access to certain threads. Specifically, an attacker can view the title, author, and pages of a thread they do not have access to by toggling 'personal stickies' for the thread on.

The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Personal Sticky Threads 1.0.3c is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products:

  • Personal Sticky Threads Personal Sticky Threads 1.0.3c

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