Mantisbt · Mantisbt · CVE-2017-6797
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
MantisBT versions prior to 1.3.7
MantisBT versions 2.x prior to 2.2.1
**Description**
A cross-site scripting issue allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the `action type` parameter in the bug change status page.php file.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 1.3.7, update to version 1.3.7 or later.
For versions 2.x prior to 2.2.1, update to version 2.2.1 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the bug change status page.php file until a patch is available.
Avoid using the `action type` parameter in the affected page until the issue is resolved.