Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-5132 is a cross-site scripting issue in MyBB before 1.6.5. An attacker could inject script or HTML through username-related AJAX behavior, potentially affecting forum users who view the malicious content. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely for internet-facing MyBB forums running versions earlier than 1.6.5. The source bundle’s structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so confirm exposure through installed MyBB version and vendor release notes. Treat this as a moderate web application risk for legacy forums. Prioritize remediation where MyBB is internet-facing, used by privileged users, or shares authentication context with business systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MyBB installations to version 1.6.5 or later.; Review the MyBB 1.6.5 release guidance before applying changes.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy MyBB deployments..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mybb-username-xss(71461)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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