How severe is CVE-2019-3578?

CVE-2019-3578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3578?

CVE-2019-3578 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3578?

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

When was CVE-2019-3578 published?

CVE-2019-3578 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3578

CVE-2019-3578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mybb
Published: 2019-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MyBB 1.8.19 has XSS in the resetpassword function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3578?: MyBB 1.8.19 has XSS in the resetpassword function.
How severe is CVE-2019-3578?: CVE-2019-3578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3578?: CVE-2019-3578 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3578 published?: CVE-2019-3578 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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