CVE-2016-9419: XSS
Published Jan 31, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Admin control panel in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.8.8 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mybb Mybb<=1.8.7
Event History
Jan 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9419?
CVE-2016-9419 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9419?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9419, upgrade to MyBB version 1.8.8 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9419?
CVE-2016-9419 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Admin control panel.
4
Which versions of MyBB are affected by CVE-2016-9419?
CVE-2016-9419 affects MyBB versions prior to 1.8.8.
5
Is CVE-2016-9419 a critical vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-9419 is not considered critical but does pose a risk if exploited.