CVE-2017-12062

Name: CVE-2017-12062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-01T15:29:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12062 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XSS issue was discovered in manage_user_page.php in MantisBT 2.x before 2.5.2. The 'filter' field is not sanitized before being rendered in the Manage User page, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code if CSP is disabled.. EPSS estimates a 3.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in manage_user_page.php in MantisBT 2.x before 2.5.2. The 'filter' field is not sanitized before being rendered in the Manage User page, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code if CSP is disabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.90%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.2.3
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.2.4
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.3.0
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.3.1
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.3.2
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.3.3
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.4.0
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.4.1
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.4.2
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.5.0
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	2.5.1

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039030Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/9b5b71dadbeeeec27efea59f562ac5bd6d2673b7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=23166Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039030Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/9b5b71dadbeeeec27efea59f562ac5bd6d2673b7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=23166Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12062?

How severe is CVE-2017-12062?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12062 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12062?

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