7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-7146: Input Validation

First published: Tue Nov 18 2014(Updated: )

The XmlImportExport plugin in MantisBT 1.2.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted (1) description field or (2) issuelink attribute in an XML file, which is not properly handled when executing the preg_replace function with the e modifier.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MantisBT=1.2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-7146?

    CVE-2014-7146 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-7146?

    To fix CVE-2014-7146, upgrade to MantisBT version 1.2.18 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2014-7146?

    CVE-2014-7146 affects MantisBT versions 1.2.17 and earlier.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2014-7146?

    CVE-2014-7146 is associated with remote code execution attacks through crafted XML files.

  • How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-7146?

    Mitigation for CVE-2014-7146 includes applying software patches and implementing security measures to validate XML input.

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