CVE-2017-6478: paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 before 4.0.8 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in install/index.php (step paramete

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6478?

mangoswebv4: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6478 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6478 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-6478 affect?

CVE-2017-6478 affects mangoswebv4. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 before 4.0.8 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in install/index.php (step parameter).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-6478?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-6478 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting mangoswebv4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mangoswebv4 project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-05 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mangoswebv4 project mangoswebv4 UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.8

Fixed in: 4.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mangoswebv4 || rpm -q mangoswebv4 || mangoswebv4 --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mangoswebv4

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mangoswebv4

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MaNGOSWebV4 4.0.6 - Reflected XSS
Nuclei scan template: MaNGOSWebV4 < 4.0.8 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-6478?

mangoswebv4: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6478 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6478 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-6478 affect?

CVE-2017-6478 affects mangoswebv4. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). paintballrefjosh/MaNGOSWebV4 before 4.0.8 is vulnerable to a reflected XSS in install/index.php (step parameter).

How urgent is CVE-2017-6478?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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