CVE-2021-47934: MyBB Timeline Plugin 1.0 Cross-Site Scripting and CSRF

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

MyBB Timeline Plugin 1.0 contains cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through thread titles, post content, and user profile fields like Location and Bio. Attackers can also exploit a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the timeline.php profile action to change a user's cover picture by crafting malicious forms that execute when victims visit affected profiles.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MyBB MyBB Timeline Plugin=1.0

Event History

May 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47934?

CVE-2021-47934 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47934?

To fix CVE-2021-47934, upgrade the MyBB Timeline Plugin to version 1.0.1 or higher, if available, and implement proper input validation.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2021-47934 if exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2021-47934 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session, which can lead to data theft or account compromise.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-47934?

CVE-2021-47934 specifically affects users of the MyBB Timeline Plugin version 1.0.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2021-47934 enable?

CVE-2021-47934 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks against users interacting with the affected plugin.

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