Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MyBB User Control Panel
CVE-2016-9406

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mybb

Status
Mybb
Merge System
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-9406?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the user control panel of MyBB, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML. This issue affects versions prior to 1.8.7 of MyBB and the MyBB Merge System, making it a potential target for exploitation through unspecified vectors. It is crucial for users to update 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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CVE-2016-9406 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MyBB User Control Panel