5.4CVSSMEDIUM
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component install\index.php of MyBB v1.8.38 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website Name parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because Website Name can only be set by an administrator, who may use JavaScript if they wish.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
Timeline
Published
Nov 20, 2024
Last Updated
Dec 8, 2025
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