CVE-2026-45129

What it is

MyBB is free and open source forum software. Prior to 1.8.40, the Admin CP Recovery Codes module does not validate requests correctly, allowing same-site attackers to rotate a victim administrator's recovery codes with a specially crafted URL. The Admin CP Home, Preferences, Recovery Codes action=recovery_codes page regenerates Two-Factor Authentication recovery codes in mybb_adminoptions.recovery_codes on GET requests without request forgery protection. The uniquely identifying implementation details include admin/modules/home/preferences.php. This issue is fixed in version 1.8.40.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-18 16:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-08 21:02 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-18 16:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-08 21:02 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-352 · Cross-site request forgery

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low