CVE-2017-7241 MantisBT XSS via move_attachments_page.php
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via the type parameter in MantisBT admin tools, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2017-7241?
CVE-2017-7241 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 Move Attachments page (move_attachments_page.php, part of admin tools) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code through a crafted 'type' parameter, if Content Security Protection (CSP) settings allows it. This is fixed in 1.3.9, 2.1.3, and 2.2.3. Note that this vulnerability is not exploitable if the admin tools directory is removed, as recommended in the "Post-installation and upgrade tasks" of the MantisBT Admin Guide. A reminder to do so is also displayed on the login page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7241?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including mantisbt/mantisbt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 1.3.9 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 1.3.9 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.1.3 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.1.3 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.2.0 | 2.2.3 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.2.0 | 2.2.3 |
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7241?
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to a fixed version for your release line: 1.3.9, 2.1.3 or 2.2.3.
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-2017-7241 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7241 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2017-7615 MantisBT allows arbitrary password reset
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x53v-v9xp-gf6g.