CVE-2023-53976

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
ProductMybb
PublishedDec 22, 2025
First seenDec 22, 2025

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mybb mybb1.8.26—

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