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CVE-2023-46251
No affected components available
MyBB is a free and open source forum software. Custom MyCode (BBCode) for the visual editor (SCEditor) doesn't escape input properly when rendering HTML, resulting in a DOM-based XSS vulnerability. This weakness can be exploited by pointing a victim to a page where the visual editor is active (e.g. as a post or Private Message) and operates on a maliciously crafted MyCode message. This may occur on pages where message content is pre-filled using a GET/POST parameter, or on reply pages where a previously saved malicious message is quoted. The impact is be mitigated when: 1. the visual editor is disabled globally (Admin CP → Configuration → Settings → Clickable Smilies and BB Code: Clickable MyCode Editor is set to Off), or 2. the visual editor is disabled for individual user accounts (User CP → Your Profile → Edit Options: Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages checkbox is not checked). MyBB 1.8.37 resolves this issue with the commit 6dcaf0b4d. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may mitigate the impact without upgrading MyBB by changing the following setting (Admin CP → Configuration → Settings):
- Clickable Smilies and BB Code → Clickable MyCode Editor: Off. Similarly, individual MyBB forum users are able to disable the visual editor by diabling the account option (User CP → Your Profile → Edit Options) Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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