CVE-2018-17783

Name: CVE-2018-17783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-30T18:29:00.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Edit Filter page (manage_filter_edit page.php) in MantisBT 2.1.0 through 2.17.1 allows remote attackers (if access rights permit it) to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through a crafted project name.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Edit Filter page (manage_filter_edit page.php) in MantisBT 2.1.0 through 2.17.1 allows remote attackers (if access rights permit it) to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through a crafted project name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.69%

47.9th 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, <= 2.17.1

References

https://mantisbt.org/blog/archives/mantisbt/613Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=24814Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/blog/archives/mantisbt/613Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=24814Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17783?

How severe is CVE-2018-17783?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17783?

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