CVE-2017-6797 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript into MantisBT via the action_type parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6797?
CVE-2017-6797 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 10 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bug_change_status_page.php in MantisBT before 1.3.7 and 2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the 'action_type' parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2017-6797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqqm-h2rx-86ch.