CVE-2017-7309: XSS

Published Mar 31, 2017
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page (admconfigreport.php) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through a crafted 'configoption' parameter. This is fixed in 1.3.9, 2.1.3, and 2.2.3.

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.0-rc2
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.1
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.2
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.3
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.4
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.5
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.6
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.7
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.8
MantisBT mantisbt=1.3.9
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0-beta1
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0-beta2
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0-beta3
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0-rc1
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.0-rc2
MantisBT mantisbt=2.0.1
MantisBT mantisbt=2.1.0
MantisBT mantisbt=2.1.1
MantisBT mantisbt=2.1.2
MantisBT mantisbt=2.1.3
MantisBT mantisbt=2.2.0
MantisBT mantisbt=2.2.1
MantisBT mantisbt=2.2.2
composer/mantisbt/mantisbt>=2.2.0<2.2.3
2.2.3
composer/mantisbt/mantisbt>=2.1.0<2.1.3
2.1.3
composer/mantisbt/mantisbt<1.3.9
1.3.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/mantisbt/mantisbt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/mantisbt/mantisbt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/mantisbt/mantisbt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.3

Event History

Mar 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7309?

CVE-2017-7309 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code via a crafted 'config_option' parameter.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7309?

To fix CVE-2017-7309, you should upgrade to MantisBT versions 1.3.9, 2.1.3, or 2.2.3 or later.

3

What versions of MantisBT are affected by CVE-2017-7309?

CVE-2017-7309 affects MantisBT versions 1.3.0-rc2 through 1.3.8, and all versions below 2.1.3.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2017-7309?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-7309 could lead to unauthorized access or control over user sessions, potentially compromising sensitive information.

5

Is CVE-2017-7309 a serious vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2017-7309 is considered serious due to its potential for XSS attacks which can be exploited if CSP settings permit.

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