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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.804234
Category:Web application abuses
Title:MyBB keywords Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Summary:MyBB is prone to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
MyBB is prone to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to an input passed via the 'keywords' parameter to
'search.php', which is not properly sanitised before using it.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to steal the victim's
cookie-based authentication credentials.

Affected Software/OS:
MyBB version 1.6.12, Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Upgrade to version 1.6.13 or later.

CVSS Score:
4.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2014-1840
http://osandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/mybb-1-6-12-post-xss-0day/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125038/MyBB-1.6.12-POST-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
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