CVE-2016-7111

Name: CVE-2016-7111
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T17:59:01.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7111 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MantisBT before 1.3.1 and 2.x before 2.0.0-beta.2 uses a weak Content Security Policy when using the Gravatar plugin, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MantisBT before 1.3.1 and 2.x before 2.0.0-beta.2 uses a weak Content Security Policy when using the Gravatar plugin, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	<= 1.3.0	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.0.0	Beta1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/29/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/b3511d2fPatch
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=21263Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/29/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/b3511d2fPatch
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=21263Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7111?

How severe is CVE-2016-7111?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7111 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7111?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7111?

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Source: NVD / NIST