CVE-2008-4687: Code Injection

Published Oct 22, 2008
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Updated

manageprojpage.php in Mantis before 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a sort parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by createfunction within the multisort function in core/utilityapi.php.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Mantis Mantis<=1.1.3
Mantis Mantis=0.19.3
Mantis Mantis=0.19.4
Mantis Mantis=1.0.1
Mantis Mantis=1.0.2
Mantis Mantis=1.0.3
Mantis Mantis=1.0.4
Mantis Mantis=1.0.5
Mantis Mantis=1.0.6
Mantis Mantis=1.0.7
Mantis Mantis=1.0.8
Mantis Mantis=1.1.1
Mantis Mantis=1.1.2

Event History

Oct 22, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4687?

CVE-2008-4687 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4687?

To fix CVE-2008-4687, you should upgrade Mantis to version 1.1.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Mantis are affected by CVE-2008-4687?

CVE-2008-4687 affects Mantis versions prior to 1.1.4, including 0.19.3, 0.19.4, and various 1.0.x versions.

4

Can CVE-2008-4687 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4687 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through specially crafted sort parameters.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2008-4687?

The attack vector for CVE-2008-4687 involves manipulating the sort parameter in the manage_proj_page.php script, leading to arbitrary code execution.

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