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vBulletin Flaw Exploits Unpatched Servers

A critical vBulletin security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-61511, leaves unpatched servers vulnerable to attacks, allowing hackers to execute malicious PHP code and putting forum operators and their communities at risk. This exploit affects vBulletin versions 5.x and 6.x, up to 5.7.5 and 6.2.1, respectively.

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NodeBB Fixes Flaws Exposing Admin Access, Private Chats

NodeBB has patched eight high-severity security flaws that left its forum platform vulnerable to admin access and private chat exposure, affecting all versions prior to 4.14.0. Admins should install the fixes immediately to safeguard their sites.

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