CWE
19
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8598

First published: Tue Nov 18 2014(Updated: )

The XML Import/Export plugin in MantisBT 1.2.x does not restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary XML files via the import page or (2) obtain sensitive information via the export page. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2014-7146 to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt<=1.2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8598?

    CVE-2014-8598 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8598?

    To fix CVE-2014-8598, upgrade MantisBT to version 1.2.18 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-8598?

    CVE-2014-8598 can be exploited to upload arbitrary XML files or to extract sensitive information from the system.

  • Is CVE-2014-8598 exploitable on all MantisBT versions?

    CVE-2014-8598 is exploitable on MantisBT versions prior to 1.2.18.

  • Can CVE-2014-8598 be combined with other vulnerabilities for greater impact?

    Yes, CVE-2014-8598 can be combined with CVE-2014-7146 to execute arbitrary PHP code.

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