Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MyBB Control Panel
CVE-2016-9408

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mybb

Status
Mybb
Merge System
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-9408?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the Mod control panel of MyBB, a popular forum software, prior to version 1.8.7. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML by exploiting functionalities associated with user account editing. This could lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users and compromise the integrity of user data, thereby posing a significant security risk for MyBB installations.

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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