CVE-2017-6973: Mantisbt/mantisbt Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v7qf-22rw-chph
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-6973 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mantisbt/mantisbt libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mantisbt xss via adm_config_report.php's action parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2.

CVE-2017-6973 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-6973
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v7qf-22rw-chph
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Mantisbt/mantisbt
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-6973

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mantisbt/mantisbt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 1.3.8 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 1.3.8
mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 2.1.2 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.1.2
mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 2.2.2 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.2.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-6973, inspect your project dependencies for Mantisbt/mantisbt:

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mantisbt/mantisbt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.8), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Mantisbt/mantisbt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page (adm_config_report.php) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code through a crafted 'action' parameter. This is fixed in 1.3.8, 2.1.2, and 2.2.2.

CVE-2017-6973 Affected Mantisbt/mantisbt Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.82.1.22.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
< 1.3.8
1.3.8
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.1.2
2.1.2
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.2
2.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2017-6973 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6973
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/034cd07b47af37366fc7b726cb4a4f971d3d3fb9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/15e52e84c389afe8b03ed3cdb59b6549257ed197
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/da74c5aa02bcf21cfaab1180f892c22415e5fea6
Mantisbt/mantisbt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt
www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php WEB
http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=22537

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 is a security vulnerability in Mantisbt/mantisbt involving MantisBT XSS via adm_config_report.php's action parameter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mantisbt/mantisbt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2 across affected packages: mantisbt/mantisbt.
What version fixes CVE-2017-6973?
Upgrading to 1.3.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mantisbt/mantisbt affected?
Yes, mantisbt/mantisbt is affected in releases prior to 1.3.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-6973?
CVE-2017-6973 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-6973?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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