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CVE-2009-4467

4.0 · MEDIUM

misc.php in DeluxeBB 1.3 allows remote attackers to register accounts without a valid email address via a valemail action with the valmem set to a pre-assigned user ID, which is visible from a memb…

Published Dec 30, 2009deluxebbCWE-20EPSS 1.66%

Overview

CVE-2009-4467 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting deluxebb deluxebb. It was published on December 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

misc.php in DeluxeBB 1.3 allows remote attackers to register accounts without a valid email address via a valemail action with the valmem set to a pre-assigned user ID, which is visible from a memberlist action.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deluxebb. Update deluxebb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4467?

CVE-2009-4467 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting deluxebb deluxebb. It was published on December 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4467?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4467?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deluxebb. Update deluxebb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-4467?

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