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MyBB xmlhttp.php 'value' Parameter XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 53288
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Synopsis
The remote web server hosts a web application that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.Description
The version of MyBB installed on the remote host is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input to 'value' parameter of the 'xmlhttp.php' script.A remote attacker can exploit this by enticing a user to click a specially crafted URL.
Note that MyBB may also be affected by an additional cross-site scripting vulnerability. However, Nessus has not tested for the issue.
Solution
Upgrade to MyBB 1.4.15 / 1.6.2 or later.See Also
https://blog.mybb.com/2011/02/22/mybb-1-6-2-and-1-4-15-security-update/
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 53288
File Name: mybb_xmlhttp_value_xss.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 4/4/2011
Updated: 5/14/2025
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Enable CGI Scanning: true
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:mybb:mybb
Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/MyBB
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 2/22/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/22/2011
Reference Information
BID: 47131