Eldenroot Thank You-Like Plugin up to 3.0.x on MyBB thankyoulike.php subject cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eldenroot Thank You-Like Plugin up to 3.0.x on MyBB and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file inc/plugins/thankyoulike.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument subject can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-14888. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Eldenroot Thank You-Like Plugin up to 3.0.x on MyBB. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file inc/plugins/thankyoulike.php. The manipulation of the argument subject with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

inc/plugins/thankyoulike.php in the Eldenroot Thank You/Like plugin before 3.1.0 for MyBB allows XSS via a post or thread subject.

The bug was discovered 08/10/2018. The weakness was released 08/14/2018 as EDB-ID 45178 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14888 since 08/03/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:inc/plugins/thankyoulike.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 3.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45178). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Eldenroot Thank You-Like Plugin 3.1.0
Patch: github.com

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08/03/2018 🔍
08/10/2018 +7 days 🔍
08/14/2018 +3 days 🔍
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08/15/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 45178
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-14888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122896
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2018 06:42
Updated: 07/28/2025 00:41
Changes: 08/15/2018 06:42 (68), 03/15/2020 16:46 (1), 05/02/2023 09:02 (4), 07/28/2025 00:41 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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