CVE-2014-1840: XSS
First published: Mon Mar 03 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Upload/search.php in MyBB 1.6.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter in a do_search action, which is not properly handled in a forced SQL error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MyBB | <=1.6.12 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.0 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.1 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.2 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.3 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.4 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.5 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.6 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.7 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.8 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.9 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.10 | |
| MyBB | =1.6.11 | |
| <=1.6.12 | ||
| =1.6.0 | ||
| =1.6.1 | ||
| =1.6.2 | ||
| =1.6.3 | ||
| =1.6.4 | ||
| =1.6.5 | ||
| =1.6.6 | ||
| =1.6.7 | ||
| =1.6.8 | ||
| =1.6.9 | ||
| =1.6.10 | ||
| =1.6.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1840?
CVE-2014-1840 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote script injection.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1840?
To fix CVE-2014-1840, upgrade to MyBB version 1.6.13 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2014-1840?
CVE-2014-1840 affects MyBB versions 1.6.12 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1840?
CVE-2014-1840 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2014-1840 lead to data theft?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2014-1840 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that may lead to data theft.
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