SecuriTricks - CVE-2023-53976

Description

myBB Forums 1.8.26 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template management system that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts when creating new templates. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by inserting script payloads in the template title field when adding new templates through the 'Templates and Style' > 'Templates' > 'Manage Templates' > 'Global Templates' interface, causing arbitrary JavaScript to execute when the template is viewed.

Product(s) Impacted

Product	Versions

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References

https://mybb.com/

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51136

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-forums-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-template-management

CVSS Score

5.1 / 10

CVSS Data - 4.0

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Requirements: NONE
Privileges Required: LOW
User Interaction: PASSIVE
Scope:
Confidentiality Impact: LOW
Integrity Impact: LOW
Availability Impact: NONE
Exploit Maturity: NOT_DEFINED

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 23, 2025, 2:51 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

More info

Source

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CVE-2023-53976