MantisBT 1.2.17 preg_replace input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MantisBT 1.2.17. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is the function preg_replace. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-7146. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MantisBT 1.2.17 (Bug Tracking Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function preg_replace. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The XmlImportExport plugin in MantisBT 1.2.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted (1) description field or (2) issuelink attribute in an XML file, which is not properly handled when executing the preg_replace function with the e modifier.

The weakness was shared 11/18/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-7146 since 09/22/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80401 (Debian DSA-3120-1 : mantis - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123311 (Fedora Security Update for mantis (FEDORA-2015-1419)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 19257.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98572), Exploit-DB (41685), Tenable (80401), SecurityFocus (BID 70993†) and Secunia (SA62101†). The entries VDB-66537, VDB-72676, VDB-73763 and VDB-73762 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 80401
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3120-1 : mantis - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 103331
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mantis FEDORA-2014-16609
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MetaSploit ID: mantisbt_php_exec.rb
MetaSploit Name: MantisBT XmlImportExport Plugin PHP Code Injection Vulnerability
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com
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09/22/2014 🔍
11/08/2014 +47 days 🔍
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11/18/2014 +10 days 🔍
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01/11/2015 +54 days 🔍
01/28/2015 +17 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +58 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-7146 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7146
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72904

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X-Force: 98572
SecurityFocus: 70993 - MantisBT XmlImportExport Plugin 'ImportXml.php' Arbitrary PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 62101 - Debian update for mantis, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48358 - MantisBT 1.2.17 Remote Code Execution in XmlImportExport Plugin, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 12/30/2024 03:48
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (68), 06/19/2017 08:08 (11), 04/04/2022 09:00 (3), 04/04/2022 09:02 (1), 06/13/2024 00:27 (18), 12/30/2024 03:48 (7)
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