Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MyBB and MyBB Merge System
CVE-2016-9405

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mybb

Status
Mybb
Merge System
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-9405?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the member validation feature of MyBB and the MyBB Merge System, versions prior to 1.8.7. This security flaw may allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into user sessions via unspecified vectors, potentially compromising user data and altering web page behavior. It is crucial for users and administrators to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94395
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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