CVE-2017-7897 MantisBT XSS via my_view_page.php and view_user_page.php
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via crafted URLs in MantisBT, potentially executing scripts if Content Security Policy settings permit.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-7897?
CVE-2017-7897 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 18 Apr 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 the MantisBT (2.3.x before 2.3.2) Timeline include page, used in My View (my_view_page.php) and User Information (view_user_page.php) pages, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through crafted PATH_INFO in a URL, due to use of unsanitized $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] to generate URLs.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7897?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mantisbt/mantisbt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.3.0 | 2.3.2 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | From 2.3.0 | 2.3.2 |
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7897?
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.3.2 or later.
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-2017-7897 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7897 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-47776 MantisBT: Authentication bypass for some passwords due to PHP type juggling
- CVE-2017-7615 MantisBT allows arbitrary password reset
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r2m-qhff-jm2c.