HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-47934
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-47934

CWE-79Published: May 16, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.3th

Official Description

MyBB Timeline Plugin 1.0 contains cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through thread titles, post content, and user profile fields like Location and Bio. Attackers can also exploit a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the timeline.php profile action to change a user's cover picture by crafting malicious forms that execute when victims visit affected profiles.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-47934 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.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
PHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-47934
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedMay 16, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-47934 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.