CVE-2021-47934
CVE-2021-47934 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34840
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MyBB Timeline Plugin 1.0 contains cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through thread titles, post content, and user profile fields like Location and Bio. Attackers can also exploit a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the timeline.php profile action to change a user's cover picture by crafting malicious forms that execute when victims visit affected profiles.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47934?
- MyBB Timeline Plugin 1.0 contains cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through thread titles, post content, and user profile fields like Location and Bio. Attackers can also exploit a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the timeline.php profile action to change a user's cover picture by crafting malicious forms that execute when victims visit affected profiles.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47934?
- CVE-2021-47934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-47934 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47934?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2021-47934 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47934 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34840.
- When was CVE-2021-47934 published?
- CVE-2021-47934 was published on 2026-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://community.mybb.com/mods.php?action=view&pid=1428
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49467
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-timeline-plugin-cross-site-scripting-and-csrf
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