MantisBT up to 1.2.7 bug_actiongroup_ext_page.php action cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MantisBT. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file bug_actiongroup_ext_page.php. The manipulation of the argument action leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2011-3578. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MantisBT (Bug Tracking Software). This issue affects an unknown function of the file bug_actiongroup_ext_page.php. The manipulation of the argument action with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bug_actiongroup_ext_page.php in MantisBT before 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action parameter, related to bug_actiongroup_page.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3357.

The weakness was presented 09/21/2011 by Paul with High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3578 since 09/21/2011. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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:bug_actiongroup_ext_page.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56353 (Fedora 16 : mantis-1.2.8-1.fc16 (2011-12336)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.2.6 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 Tenable (56353), SecurityFocus (BID 49448†) and Secunia (SA45961†). See VDB-58582, VDB-58581 and VDB-58580 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 56353
Nessus Name: Fedora 16 : mantis-1.2.8-1.fc16 (2011-12336)
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OpenVAS ID: 863836
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mantis FEDORA-2011-12336
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MantisBT 1.2.6
Patch: github.com

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09/05/2011 🔍
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09/13/2011 +5 days 🔍
09/21/2011 +8 days 🔍
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10/03/2011 +12 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1267 days 🔍
11/20/2021 +2434 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: dsa-2308
Researcher: Paul
Organization: High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3578 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3578
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58583
SecurityFocus: 49448 - MantisBT Multiple Local File Include and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 45961 - Debian update for mantis, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/20/2021 15:10
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (69), 02/10/2019 11:13 (4), 11/20/2021 15:05 (4), 11/20/2021 15:10 (1)
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