CVE-2016-6837

Name: CVE-2016-6837
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-10T15:59:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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: Jan 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6837?

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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Source: NVD / NIST