CVE-2024-52702

5.4 MEDIUM
Published: November 20, 2024 Modified: December 08, 2025

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component install\index.php of MyBB v1.8.38 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website Name parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because Website Name can only be set by an administrator, who may use JavaScript if they wish.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mybb/mybb/issues/4859
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
68th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

mybb