# CVE-2017-6799: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view\_filters\_page.php in MantisBT before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Jav

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-10 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view_filters_page.php in MantisBT before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the 'view_type' parameter.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=22497
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/1677251434b6e8b2be8f1d4376a3e78f7be14d95
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/10/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96819

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