CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9408: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 31 2017(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Mod control panel 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 editing users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9408?

    CVE-2016-9408 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit it.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9408?

    To fix CVE-2016-9408, upgrade your MyBB installation to version 1.8.7 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9408?

    CVE-2016-9408 affects MyBB versions before 1.8.7 and MyBB Merge System versions before 1.8.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9408?

    CVE-2016-9408 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2016-9408 allow for remote attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9408 may allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

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