Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MyBB Trending Widget Plugin by MyBB
CVE-2018-25132

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Zainali99

Status
Mybb Trending Widget Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25132?

The MyBB Trending Widget Plugin version 1.2 is susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks, allowing malicious actors to inject harmful scripts via thread titles. When users view the trending widget, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. This vulnerability highlights the importance of sanitizing input fields to prevent script injection and maintain user safety.

Affected Version(s)

MyBB Trending Widget Plugin 1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25132 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49504
exploit
https://github.com/zainali99/trends-widget
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-trending-widget...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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