CVE-2006-1577 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 2 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Mantis bug tracker via specific date parameters in view_all_set.php.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2006-1577?

CVE-2006-1577 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in view_all_set.php in Mantis 1.0.1, 1.0.0rc5, and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) start_day, (2) start_year, and (3) start_month parameters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1577?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mantis Mantis.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1577?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2006-1577 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1577 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvg8-787v-7wxv.