8.7
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-12830: XSS

First published: Sat Jun 15 2019(Updated: )

In MyBB before 1.8.21, an attacker can exploit a parsing flaw in the Private Message / Post renderer that leads to [video] BBCode persistent XSS to take over any forum account, aka a nested video MyCode issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mybb Mybb<1.8.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-12830.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-12830?

    The severity of CVE-2019-12830 is high with a severity value of 8.7.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-12830?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-12830 by exploiting a parsing flaw in the MyBB Private Message / Post renderer and injecting malicious code through the [video] BBCode, leading to persistent XSS.

  • What is the affected software version for CVE-2019-12830?

    The affected software version for CVE-2019-12830 is MyBB before 1.8.21.

  • How can the vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.21 be fixed?

    To fix the vulnerability in MyBB before 1.8.21, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.21 or later.

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