HTTP: MyBB Compromised Source Packages Backdoor

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known backdoor vulnerability in MyBB versions 1.6.4 prior to October 6th, 2011. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the application.

Extended Description

MyBB is prone to a backdoor vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Successful attacks will compromise the affected application. MyBB versions 1.6.4 prior to October 6th, 2011 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Mybb mybb

References

BugTraq: 49993

URL: http://blog.mybb.com/2011/10/06/1-6-4-security-vulnerabilit/

Short Name

HTTP:PHP:MYBB-BACKDOOR

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: MyBB Compromised Source Packages Backdoor

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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