VDB-99112 · CVE-2017-7309 · EUVD-2017-16336

MantisBT up to 1.3.8/2.1.2/2.2.2 Configuration Report Page adm_config_report.php config_option cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MantisBT up to 1.3.8/2.1.2/2.2.2. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file adm_config_report.php of the component Configuration Report Page. Executing a manipulation of the argument config_option can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-7309. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MantisBT up to 1.3.8/2.1.2/2.2.2 (Bug Tracking Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file adm_config_report.php of the component Configuration Report Page. The manipulation of the argument config_option with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. 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:

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MantisBT Configuration Report page (adm_config_report.php) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through a crafted 'config_option' parameter. This is fixed in 1.3.9, 2.1.3, and 2.2.3.

The bug was discovered 03/17/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/31/2017 by Venustech (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-7309 since 03/29/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:adm_config_report.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.3.9, 2.1.2 or 2.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2017-16336) and SecurityFocus (BID 97251†). The entries VDB-99108 and VDB-99109 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Bug Tracking Software

Name

MantisBT

Version

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 801692
OpenVAS Name: MantisBT Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MantisBT 1.3.9/2.1.2/2.2.2

Timelineinfo

03/17/2017 🔍
03/29/2017 +12 days 🔍
03/31/2017 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Venustech
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-7309 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7309
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99112
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SecurityFocus: 97251 - MantisBT CVE-2017-7309 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038169

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2017 10:48
Updated: 06/10/2025 02:14
Changes: 03/31/2017 10:48 (68), 12/02/2019 12:30 (4), 11/24/2022 09:57 (4), 06/10/2025 02:14 (17)
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