MantisBT up to 1.2.12 Regular Expression core/string_api.php string_sanitize_url return redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in MantisBT up to 1.2.12. This affects the function string_sanitize_url of the file core/string_api.php of the component Regular Expression. The manipulation of the argument return leads to redirect. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-1042. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MantisBT up to 1.2.12 (Bug Tracking Software). This issue affects the function string_sanitize_url of the file core/string_api.php of the component Regular Expression. The manipulation of the argument return with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The string_sanitize_url function in core/string_api.php in MantisBT 1.2.0a3 through 1.2.18 uses an incorrect regular expression, which allows remote attackers to conduct open redirect and phishing attacks via a URL with a ":/" (colon slash) separator in the return parameter to login_page.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6316.

The weakness was presented 02/10/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at mantisbt.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-1042 since 01/11/2015. 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 T1204.001 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:core/string_api.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81495 (MantisBT 1.2.x < 1.2.19 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81495) and SecurityFocus (BID 71988†). See VDB-106417 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81495
Nessus Name: MantisBT 1.2.x < 1.2.19 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801692
OpenVAS Name: MantisBT Open Redirect Vulnerability September15 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/11/2015 🔍
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03/30/2015 +34 days 🔍
04/16/2022 +2574 days 🔍

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Advisory: 130142
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74153
SecurityFocus: 71988
SecurityTracker: 1031633

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2015 12:05
Updated: 04/16/2022 10:29
Changes: 03/30/2015 12:05 (51), 04/10/2018 17:05 (14), 04/16/2022 10:29 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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