CVE-2016-6837
UnknownEPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6837 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MantisBT Filter API in MantisBT versions before 1.2.19, and versions 2.0.0-beta1, 1.3.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'view_type' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MantisBT Filter API in MantisBT versions before 1.2.19, and versions 2.0.0-beta1, 1.3.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'view_type' parameter.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | <= 1.2.18 | — |
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | 1.3.0 | Beta1 |
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | 2.0.0 | Beta1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036655Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7086c2d8b4b20ac14013b36761ac04f0abf21a4ePatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=21611Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036655Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7086c2d8b4b20ac14013b36761ac04f0abf21a4ePatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=21611Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6837?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MantisBT Filter API in MantisBT versions before 1.2.19, and versions 2.0.0-beta1, 1.3.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'view_type' parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-6837?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6837 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6837?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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