CVE-2022-24734 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting MyBB forum software versions prior to 1.8.30. It stems from improper validation of setting types within the Admin Control Panel's Settings management module, allowing authenticated administrators with specific permissions to inject and execute PHP code. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), indicating a network-exploitable flaw with low attack complexity, requiring high privileges, and leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit modules exist for Metasploit and ExploitDB, demonstrating its exploitability, though there is no significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.2.0, < 1.8.30CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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