CVE-2018-14575 : What You Need to Know

The Trash Bin plugin version 1.1.3 for MyBB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the thread subject field, as well as cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks through the post subject field.

Understanding CVE-2018-14575

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in the Trash Bin plugin version 1.1.3 for MyBB.

What is CVE-2018-14575?

The Trash Bin plugin version 1.1.3 for MyBB is susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the thread subject field and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks through the post subject field.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14575

This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the user.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14575

The technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The Trash Bin plugin version 1.1.3 for MyBB is vulnerable to XSS attacks through the thread subject field and CSRF attacks through the post subject field.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: n/a
Vendor: n/a
Version: 1.1.3 (affected)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the XSS vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the thread subject field and execute them in users' browsers.
CSRF attacks can be carried out by tricking users into unknowingly submitting malicious requests through the post subject field.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or remove the Trash Bin plugin version 1.1.3 from MyBB installations.
Regularly monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or submitting information on untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.
Utilize CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate user requests, mitigating CSRF vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for security patches or updates provided by the plugin developer to address the vulnerabilities.
Keep software and plugins up to date to prevent exploitation of known security issues.