MantisBT up to 1.2.16 bug_report.php handler_id access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MantisBT up to 1.2.16. The affected element is an unknown function of the file bug_report.php. The manipulation of the argument handler_id leads to access control. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9388. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MantisBT up to 1.2.16 (Bug Tracking Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file bug_report.php. The manipulation of the argument handler_id with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

bug_report.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote attackers to assign arbitrary issues via the handler_id parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 12/17/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at mantisbt.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9388 since 12/17/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. 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 are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:bug_report.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. 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 123135 (Debian Security Update for mantis (DSA 3120-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.2.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99715), Tenable (80401), Secunia (SA62101†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48362†). The entries VDB-73541, VDB-73540, VDB-73539 and VDB-73491 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / 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: 80401
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3120-1 : mantis - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703120
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3120-1 (mantis - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MantisBT 1.2.17

Timelineinfo

12/07/2014 🔍
12/17/2014 +10 days 🔍
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01/11/2015 +25 days 🔍
01/28/2015 +17 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +58 days 🔍
04/08/2022 +2568 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mantisbt.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9388 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9388
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73277

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X-Force: 99715
SecurityFocus: 70856
Secunia: 62101 - Debian update for mantis, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48362 - MantisBT before 1.2.18 Remote Bypass Restrictions via the \x27handler_id\x27 Parameter, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/08/2022 00:41
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (64), 06/19/2017 08:09 (9), 04/08/2022 00:41 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:561:103

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