CVE-2018-25247 | Like Plugin 3.0.0 on MyBB Post cross site scripting (Exploit 45179 / EUVD-2018-21746)
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A vulnerability was found in Like Plugin 3.0.0 on MyBB. It has been classified as problematic . Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Post Handler . The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-25247 . The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.
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VDB-355368 · CVE-2018-25247 · EXPLOIT 45179
LIKE PLUGIN 3.0.0 ON MYBB POST CROSS SITE SCRIPTING
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
5.0 $0-$5k 1.80+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in Like Plugin 3.0.0 on MyBB. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Post Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-25247. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Like Plugin 3.0.0 on MyBB. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Post Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:
MyBB Like Plugin 3.0.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by creating posts or threads with unvalidated subject content. Attackers can craft post subjects containing script tags that execute when other users view the attacker's profile, where liked posts are displayed without sanitization.
The weakness was presented by 0xB9 as 45179. The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-25247 since 04/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.
The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (45179) and EUVD (EUVD-2018-21746).
Productinfo
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Like Plugin
Version
3.0.0
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/04/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/04/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: 45179
Researcher: 0xB9
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-25247 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25247
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355368
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/04/2026 19:47
Updated: 04/04/2026 21:15
Changes: 04/04/2026 19:47 (80), 04/04/2026 21:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:ED6:101
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