CVE-2009-2230

MyBB <1.4.7 - SQL Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-2230. PoCs published by The:Paradox.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a SQL injection vulnerability in MyBB <= 1.4.4, allowing an authenticated user to escalate privileges to admin and achieve remote code execution by backdooring a theme file. The exploit automates login, privilege escalation, and backdoor placement.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in inc/datahandlers/user.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.4.7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the birthdayprivacy parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by The:Paradox · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9001

This exploit targets a SQL injection vulnerability in MyBB <= 1.4.4, allowing an authenticated user to escalate privileges to admin and achieve remote code execution by backdooring a theme file. The exploit automates login, privilege escalation, and backdoor placement.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MyBB <= 1.4.4
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid user credentials · Target MyBB installation <= 1.4.4
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35458
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9001
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/35517
Patch x_refsource_confirm
http://mybboard.net/download/104
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1653

Scores

EPSS 0.0122
EPSS Percentile 64.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (22)
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.0
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.0.1
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.0.2
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.0.3
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.0.4
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.1
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.1.2
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.1.3
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.1.4
mybulletinboard/mybulletinboard 1.1.5
... and 12 more
Published Jun 26, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026