CVE-2017-6973: XSS
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page (admconfigreport.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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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composer/mantisbt/mantisbtto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.2 - Upgrade
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composer/mantisbt/mantisbtto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.1.2 - Upgrade
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composer/mantisbt/mantisbtto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.8 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.3.8 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2.1.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2.2.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting vulnerability that can allow attackers to inject malicious code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6973?
To remediate CVE-2017-6973, upgrade to MantisBT version 1.3.8, 2.1.2, or 2.2.2 or later.
Which versions of MantisBT are affected by CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 affects MantisBT versions from 1.3.0-rc2 through 1.3.7 and various 2.0.x versions prior to 2.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability targeting the adm_config_report.php page.
Can CVE-2017-6973 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-6973 can lead to data breaches by allowing unauthorized code execution on user sessions.