Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error handler in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mybb | Merge System | 1.8.5 |
| Mybb | Mybb | <= 1.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.mybb.com/2015/09/07/mybb-1-8-6-1-6-18-merge-system-1-8-6-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8975?
CVE-2015-8975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error handler in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.6.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 and MyBB Merge System before 1.8.6 might allow remote attackers to inje...
How severe is CVE-2015-8975?
CVE-2015-8975 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mybb Merge System, Mybb Mybb.