CVE-2025-48940

High

Description

MyBB is free and open source forum software. Prior to version 1.8.39, the upgrade component does not validate user input properly, which allows attackers to perform local file inclusion (LFI) via a specially crafted parameter value. In order to exploit the vulnerability, the installer must be unlocked (no `install/lock` file present) and the upgrade script must be accessible (by re-installing the forum via access to `install/index.php`; when the forum has not yet been installed; or the attacker is authenticated as a forum administrator). MyBB 1.8.39 resolves this issue.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMybb
PublishedJun 2, 2025
First seenJun 2, 2025

How to fix

Update
  • mybb mybb1.8.39 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mybb mybbv < 1.8.391.8.39

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CVE-2025-48940 · Mybb · Dark Radar