CVE-2018-19201 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject JavaScript via the username parameter in the profile editor, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-19201?
CVE-2018-19201 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 29 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A reflected XSS vulnerability in the ModCP Profile Editor in MyBB before 1.8.20 allows remote attackers to inject JavaScript via the 'username' parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19201 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2018-19201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxv8-83r5-h3mq.