CVE-2024-52702

Name: CVE-2024-52702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-20T21:15:08.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52702 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component install\index.php of MyBB v1.8.38 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website Name parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because Website Name can only be set by an administrator, who may use JavaScript if they wish.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component install\index.php of MyBB v1.8.38 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website Name parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because Website Name can only be set by an administrator, who may use JavaScript if they wish.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mybb	Mybb	1.8.38

References

https://github.com/mybb/mybb/issues/4859Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/mybb/mybb/issues/4859#issuecomment-2468480756

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52702?

How severe is CVE-2024-52702?

CVE-2024-52702 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52702?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-52702?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST