paintballrefjosh MaNGOSWebV4 up to 4.0.7 install/index.php step Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in paintballrefjosh MaNGOSWebV4 up to 4.0.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file install/index.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument step can lead to cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-6478. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in paintballrefjosh MaNGOSWebV4 up to 4.0.7. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file install/index.php. The manipulation of the argument step with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 before 4.0.8 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in install/index.php (step parameter).

The bug was discovered 03/05/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/05/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-6478 since 03/05/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:install/index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 4.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (52457) and SecurityFocus (BID 96584†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MaNGOSWebV4 4.0.8

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6478 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6478
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97552
SecurityFocus: 96584 - MaNGOSWebV4 CVE-2017-6478 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6478 - MaNGOSWebV4 - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/06/2017 11:28
Updated: 02/13/2026 18:41
Changes: 03/06/2017 11:28 (66), 12/10/2025 10:59 (26), 02/13/2026 18:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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