CVE-2006-3761: XSS
First published: Fri Jul 21 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/functions_post.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.0 RC2 through 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript URI with an SGML numeric character reference in the url BBCode tag, as demonstrated using "javascript".
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.3 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0.4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_final | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_pr2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_preview_release_2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.00_rc1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.00_rc2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_rc2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.00_rc3 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.0_rc4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.00_rc4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.00_rc4_security_patch | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.01 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.1 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.2 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.3 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.4 | |
| Mybulletinboard | =1.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://community.mybboard.net/showthread.php?tid=10115
- http://myimei.com/security/2006-06-22/mybb-114-function_postphpxss-attack-in-url-tag.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20873
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1257
- http://www.mybboard.com/archive.php?nid=15
- http://www.osvdb.org/26808
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438588/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18702
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3761?
CVE-2006-3761 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3761?
You can fix CVE-2006-3761 by upgrading MyBB to versions 1.1.5 or later, which address the vulnerability.
What versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2006-3761?
CVE-2006-3761 affects MyBB versions 1.0 RC2 through 1.1.4 inclusively.
How does CVE-2006-3761 impact MyBB users?
CVE-2006-3761 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into MyBB forums, posing risks to users and their data.
Is CVE-2006-3761 a common vulnerability in MyBB?
CVE-2006-3761 is one of the known vulnerabilities in MyBB that has been publicly documented and discussed within the security community.
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