CVE-2024-58292: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in xmbforum2 XMB Forum
XMB Forum 1.9.12.06 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript into templates and front page settings. Attackers can insert XSS payloads in footer templates and news ticker fields, enabling script execution for all forum users when pages are rendered.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-58292 is a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in XMB Forum 1.9.12.06. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated administrators can inject malicious JavaScript into footer templates and news ticker fields, which then execute in the browsers of all forum users when the affected pages are rendered. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to inject persistent malicious scripts that execute in the context of other forum users' browsers. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks impacting all users who visit the compromised pages. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges to exploit, limiting the attack surface to trusted users with elevated access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and review templates and front page settings for unauthorized script content. Monitor for suspicious changes in footer templates and news ticker fields. No official patch or workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2024-58292: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in xmbforum2 XMB Forum
Description
XMB Forum 1.9.12.06 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript into templates and front page settings. Attackers can insert XSS payloads in footer templates and news ticker fields, enabling script execution for all forum users when pages are rendered.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-58292 is a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in XMB Forum 1.9.12.06. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated administrators can inject malicious JavaScript into footer templates and news ticker fields, which then execute in the browsers of all forum users when the affected pages are rendered. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to inject persistent malicious scripts that execute in the context of other forum users' browsers. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks impacting all users who visit the compromised pages. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges to exploit, limiting the attack surface to trusted users with elevated access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and review templates and front page settings for unauthorized script content. Monitor for suspicious changes in footer templates and news ticker fields. No official patch or workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T00:58:28.456Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693b3df122246175c6a470ad
Added to database: 12/11/2025, 9:56:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:54:14 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 11:54:18 AM
Views: 130
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