Mantis 0.17.0/0.17.1/0.17.2/0.17.3 config_inc2.php privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mantis 0.17.0/0.17.1/0.17.2/0.17.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file config_inc2.php. The manipulation with the input g_bottom_include_page/g_top_include_page/g_css_include_file/g_meta_include_file results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2002-1114. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mantis 0.17.0/0.17.1/0.17.2/0.17.3 (Bug Tracking Software). Affected is an unknown function of the file config_inc2.php. The manipulation with the input value g_bottom_include_page/g_top_include_page/g_css_include_file/g_meta_include_file leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

config_inc2.php in Mantis before 0.17.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or read arbitrary files via the parameters (1) g_bottom_include_page, (2) g_top_include_page, (3) g_css_include_file, (4) g_meta_include_file, or (5) a cookie.

The weakness was released 10/04/2002 by Security Team with Debian (Website). The advisory is available at iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-1114. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

By approaching the search of inurl:config_inc2.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14990 (Debian DSA-153-1 : mantis - cross site code execution and privilege escalation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10813 (Mantis Configuration Remote File Include Command Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 0.17.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9900), Tenable (14990), SecurityFocus (BID 5509†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2975†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-19022, VDB-19023, VDB-19024 and VDB-19025. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 14990
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-153-1 : mantis - cross site code execution and privilege escalation
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OpenVAS ID: 53581
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 153-1 (mantis)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mantis 0.17.4

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08/14/2002 🔍
08/19/2002 +5 days 🔍
08/19/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/04/2002 +46 days 🔍
10/04/2002 +0 days 🔍
11/25/2003 +417 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +309 days 🔍
07/30/2014 +3591 days 🔍
09/08/2025 +4058 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: iss.net
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Debian
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1114 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1114
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19026
X-Force: 9900
SecurityFocus: 5509 - Mantis Configuration Remote File Include Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2975 - Mantis Before 0.17.4 Arbitrary Code Execution and Arbitrary File Reading Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2014 12:51
Updated: 09/08/2025 13:45
Changes: 07/30/2014 12:51 (69), 05/17/2019 09:43 (5), 09/08/2025 13:45 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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