MantisBT up to 1.2.8 string_insert_href cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MantisBT up to 1.2.8. The affected element is the function string_insert_href. The manipulation of the argument string_insert_href leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-9272. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MantisBT up to 1.2.8 (Bug Tracking Software). This issue affects the function string_insert_href. The manipulation of the argument string_insert_href 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:

The string_insert_href function in MantisBT 1.2.0a1 through 1.2.x before 1.2.18 does not properly validate the URL protocol, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the javascript:// protocol.

The weakness was released 01/09/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at mantisbt.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9272 since 12/04/2014. 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 T1059.007 for this issue.

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)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (80401), SecurityFocus (BID 71375†), Secunia (SA62101†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48360†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-73540, VDB-73539, VDB-73491 and VDB-73277. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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: 103331
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mantis FEDORA-2014-16609
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

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12/01/2014 🔍
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12/04/2014 +3 days 🔍
01/09/2015 +36 days 🔍
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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-2014-9272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73541

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SecurityFocus: 71375 - MantisBT 'string_api.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 62101 - Debian update for mantis, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48360 - MantisBT 1.2.0a1 through 1.2.17 Remote XSS via the javascript Protocol, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/10/2022 17:49
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (63), 06/19/2017 08:08 (11), 04/10/2022 17:43 (3), 04/10/2022 17:49 (1)
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