Is CVE-2018-25248 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25248 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25248 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25248 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25248?

CVE-2018-25248 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25248

CWE-79Published: April 4, 2026· Updated: Apr 10, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.1th

Official Description

MyBB Downloads Plugin 2.0.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows regular members to inject malicious scripts through the download title field. Attackers can submit a new download with HTML/JavaScript code in the title parameter, which executes when administrators validate the download in downloads.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25248 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.