MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2026-04-04

CVE-2018-25247

mybb thankyou\/like_system Security Advisory (CVE-2018-25247)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2018-25247 impacting mybb thankyou\/like_system. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
MyBB Like Plugin 3.0.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. Authenticated attackers can inject script payloads into post or thread subjects; when other users view a profile that displays the attacker's liked posts, the unsanitized subject is rendered, executing the script in the viewer's browser.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mybb / thankyou\/like_system
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2018-25247 impacting mybb thankyou\/like_system.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2018-25247.yaml
id: cve-2018-25247

info:
  name: mybb thankyou\/like_system - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2018-25247 affecting mybb thankyou\/like_system.
    Evaluation: MyBB Like Plugin 3.0.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. Authenticated attackers can inject script payloads into post or thread su...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2018-25247
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2018-25247
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2018-25247,mybb,thankyou\/like_system,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "thankyou\/like_system"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2018-25247.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2018-25247
# Target: mybb thankyou\/like_system | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2018-25247 (mybb thankyou\/like_system)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mybb thankyou\/like_system scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2018-25247.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2018-25247
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install thankyou\/like_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade thankyou\/like_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update thankyou\/like_system

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i thankyou\/like_system 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i thankyou\/like_system

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2018-25247 in mybb thankyou\/like_system?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mybb thankyou\/like_system packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2018-25247?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2018-25247?

CVE-2018-25247 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2018-25247
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor mybb
Product thankyou\/like_system
Published 2026-04-04
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N