CVE-2012-6557

AboutMe plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Edit My Details Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-6557. PoCs published by Henry Hoggard.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a persistent XSS vulnerability in the Vanilla About Me plugin. By injecting a malicious script into the 'Real Name' field, an attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript when a user visits the targeted profile page.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the AboutMe plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) AboutMe/RealName, (2) AboutMe/Name, (3) AboutMe/Quote, (4) AboutMe/Loc, (5) AboutMe/Emp, (6) AboutMe/JobTit, (7) AboutMe/HS, (8) AboutMe/Col, (9) AboutMe/Bio, (10) AboutMe/Inter, (11) AboutMe/Mus, (12) AboutMe/Gam, (13) AboutMe/Mov, (14) AboutMe/FTV, or (15) AboutMe/Bks parameter to the Edit My Details page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Henry Hoggard · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18911

This exploit demonstrates a persistent XSS vulnerability in the Vanilla About Me plugin. By injecting a malicious script into the 'Real Name' field, an attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript when a user visits the targeted profile page.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Vanilla Version 2.0.18.4 + About Me 1.1.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to a user account with profile edit permissions · Target user must visit the compromised profile page
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53631
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18911
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/49207

Scores

EPSS 0.0163
EPSS Percentile 73.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
zodiacdm/aboutme-plugin 1.1.1
Published May 23, 2013
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026