CVE-2023-53976: myBB Forums 1.8.26 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template management system that

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53976 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting mybb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

myBB Forums 1.8.26 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template management system that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts when creating new templates. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by inserting script payloads in the template title field when adding new templates through the 'Templates and Style' > 'Templates' > 'Manage Templates' > 'Global Templates' interface, causing arbitrary Jav

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: mybb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-22 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mybb mybb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8.26

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.26

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mybb || rpm -q mybb || mybb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mybb sudo apt install mybb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.26> sudo apt-mark hold mybb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mybb sudo dnf downgrade mybb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.26> sudo dnf versionlock add mybb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53976?

mybb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53976 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53976 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-53976 affect?

CVE-2023-53976 affects mybb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). myBB Forums 1.8.26 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template management system that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts when creating new templates. Attackers can exploit this vulnerabi

How urgent is CVE-2023-53976?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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