CVE-2020-19049: XSS

Published Aug 31, 2021

Updated

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in MyBB v1.8.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Description" field found in the "Add New Forum" page by doing an authenticated POST HTTP request to '/Upload/admin/index.php?module=forum-management&action=add'.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Mybb Mybb=1.8.20

Event History

Aug 31, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:16 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-19049.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-19049?

The severity of CVE-2020-19049 is medium (5.4).

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-19049?

The affected software for CVE-2020-19049 is MyBB v1.8.20.

How does the vulnerability in MyBB v1.8.20 occur?

The vulnerability in MyBB v1.8.20 occurs due to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) where remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'Description' field in the 'Add New Forum' page by performing an authenticated POST HTTP request to '/Upload/admin/index.php?module=forum-management&action=add'.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-19049?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-19049 at the following URL: https://github.com/joelister/bug/issues/2