CVE-2018-25247

MyBB Like Plugin 3.0.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. Authenticated attackers can inject script payloads into post or thread subjects; when other users view a profile that displays the attacker's liked posts, the unsanitized subject is rendered, executing the script in the viewer's browser.

CVSS v3 6.1 MEDIUM

6.1^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://community.mybb.com/mods.php?action=view&pid=360	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45179	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-like-plugin-cross-site-scripting-via-user-profiles	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:thankyou\/like_system:*:*:*:*:*:mybb:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-04 14:16

Updated : 2026-07-21 07:10

NVD link : CVE-2018-25247

Mitre link : CVE-2018-25247

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-25247

JSON object : View

Products Affected

mybb

thankyou\/like_system

CWE

CWE-79

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

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