MantisBT up to 1.2.7 file_download.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in MantisBT up to 1.2.7. Impacted is an unknown function of the file file_download.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9271. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MantisBT up to 1.2.7 (Bug Tracking Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file file_download.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in file_download.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Flash file with an image extension, related to inline attachments, as demonstrated by a .swf.jpeg filename.

The weakness was published 01/09/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mantisbt.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9271 since 12/04/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

By approaching the search of inurl:file_download.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 1.2.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (80401), SecurityFocus (BID 71380†), Secunia (SA62101†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48359†). Similar entries are available at VDB-73541, VDB-73539, VDB-73491 and VDB-73277. Once again VulDB remains the best 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: 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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MantisBT 1.2.8
Patch: github.com

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01/09/2015 +36 days 🔍
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01/28/2015 +17 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +58 days 🔍
04/10/2022 +2571 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: mantisbt.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73540

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SecurityFocus: 71380 - MantisBT 'file_download.php' HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 62101 - Debian update for mantis, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48359 - MantisBT before 1.2.18 Remote XSS in \x27file_download.php\x27, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/10/2022 17:36
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (64), 06/19/2017 08:08 (11), 04/10/2022 17:21 (3), 04/10/2022 17:28 (11), 04/10/2022 17:36 (1)
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