CVE-2022-43708: XSS

Published Nov 21, 2022
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Updated

MyBB 1.8.31 has a (issue 2 of 2) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the post Attachments interface allow attackers to inject HTML by persuading the user to upload a file with specially crafted name

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mybb Mybb<1.8.32

Event History

Nov 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Nov 22, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this MyBB issue?

The vulnerability ID for this MyBB issue is CVE-2022-43708.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43708?

The severity of CVE-2022-43708 is Medium.

3

What is the affected software version for CVE-2022-43708?

The affected software version for CVE-2022-43708 is MyBB 1.8.31 up to exclusive 1.8.32.

4

What is the CWE category for CVE-2022-43708?

The CWE category for CVE-2022-43708 is CWE-79.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-43708?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-43708 by persuading the user to upload a file with a specially crafted name, which allows them to inject HTML via cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the post Attachments interface.

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