MantisBT up to 2.25.1 Hidden Input Field browser_search_plugin.php return cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MantisBT up to 2.25.1 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file browser_search_plugin.php of the component Hidden Input Field Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument return results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-28508. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MantisBT up to 2.25.1 (Bug Tracking Software). This affects an unknown part of the file browser_search_plugin.php of the component Hidden Input Field Handler. The manipulation of the argument return with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 05/04/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-28508 since 04/04/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:browser_search_plugin.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.25.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-32950). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MantisBT 2.25.2

Timelineinfo

04/04/2022 🔍
05/04/2022 +30 days 🔍
05/04/2022 +0 days 🔍
06/10/2025 +1132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28508 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28508
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198999
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 05/04/2022 20:11
Updated: 06/10/2025 01:08
Changes: 05/04/2022 20:11 (41), 05/07/2022 10:36 (1), 06/10/2025 01:08 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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