CVE-2018-25116

Name: CVE-2018-25116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-23T17:15:49.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. MyBB Thread Redirect Plugin 0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the custom text input field for thread redirects. Attackers can inject malicious SVG scripts that will execute when other users view the thread, allowing arbitrary script execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MyBB Thread Redirect Plugin 0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the custom text input field for thread redirects. Attackers can inject malicious SVG scripts that will execute when other users view the thread, allowing arbitrary script execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mybb	Thread Redirect	0.2.1

References

https://github.com/jamiesage123/Thread-RedirectProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49505Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-thread-redirect-plugin-cross-site-scriptingThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25116?

How severe is CVE-2018-25116?

CVE-2018-25116 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25116?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST