CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9407: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 31 2017(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.7 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.7 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving Mod control panel logs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MyBB<=1.8.6
MyBB<=1.8.6
<=1.8.6
<=1.8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9407?

    CVE-2016-9407 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9407?

    To fix CVE-2016-9407, update MyBB and MyBB Merge System to version 1.8.7 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-9407?

    CVE-2016-9407 affects MyBB users running versions prior to 1.8.7 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9407?

    CVE-2016-9407 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.

  • Can CVE-2016-9407 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9407 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute unauthorized scripts in the context of the user's session.

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