CVE-2008-3966: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.4.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a certain referrer field in usercp2.php, (2) a certain location field in inc/functions_online.php, and certain (3) tsubject and (4) psubject fields in moderation.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MyBB | <=1.4.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.00 | |
| MyBB | =1.01 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.3 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.4 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.5 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.6 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.7 | |
| MyBB | =1.1.8 | |
| MyBB | =1.02 | |
| MyBB | =1.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.3 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.4 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.5 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.6 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.7 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.8 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.9 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.10 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.11 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.12 | |
| MyBB | =1.2.13 | |
| MyBB | =1.03 | |
| MyBB | =1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3966?
CVE-2008-3966 has a moderate severity rating as it can lead to cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3966?
To fix CVE-2008-3966, upgrade to MyBB version 1.4.1 or later to address the XSS vulnerabilities.
Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2008-3966?
CVE-2008-3966 affects MyBB versions before 1.4.1, including versions 1.2.10 through 1.3.x.
Can CVE-2008-3966 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3966 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3966?
CVE-2008-3966 is categorized as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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- version/mybb/1.02
- version/mybb/1.2
- version/mybb/1.2.0
- version/mybb/1.2.1
- version/mybb/1.2.2
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