CVE-2017-6973 MantisBT XSS via adm_config_report.php's action parameter
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via the action parameter in the Configuration Report page, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious script execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 31 Mar 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page (adm_config_report.php) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code through a crafted 'action' parameter. This is fixed in 1.3.8, 2.1.2, and 2.2.2.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6973?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including mantisbt/mantisbt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 1.3.8 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 1.3.8 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.1.2 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.1.2 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.2.0 | 2.2.2 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.2.0 | 2.2.2 |
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6973?
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to a fixed version for your release line: 1.3.8, 2.1.2 or 2.2.2.
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-2017-6973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-v7qf-22rw-chph.