How severe is CVE-2012-5908?

CVE-2012-5908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5908?

CVE-2012-5908 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5908 published?

CVE-2012-5908 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5908

CVE-2012-5908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mybb
Published: 2012-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/modules/user/users.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the conditions[usergroup][] parameter in a search action to admin/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5908?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/modules/user/users.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the conditions[usergroup][] parameter in a search action to admin/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2012-5908?: CVE-2012-5908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5908?: CVE-2012-5908 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5908 published?: CVE-2012-5908 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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