CVE-2023-53976
December 22, 2025
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.
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
5.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5.4
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
EPSS
Base Score:
0.03
