PT-2024-35415 · Mybb · Mybb

Leousumo · Published 2024-11-20 · Updated 2025-12-08 · CVE-2024-52702

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions MyBB version 1.8.38

Description A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue exists in the component installindex.php, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website Name parameter. This enables attackers to potentially manipulate website content or steal user data.

Recommendations For MyBB version 1.8.38, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the installindex.php component until a patch is available. Avoid using the Website Name parameter in the affected component to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-52702

Affected Products

Mybb

References · 7

• https://github.com/mybb/mybb/issues/4859 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52702 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-52702 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/mybb/mybb/issues/4859#issuecomment-2468480756 · Note
• https://t.me/cvedetector/11663 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/145061 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1859601816692064284 · Twitter Post