CVE-2014-8987: XSS
First published: Mon Aug 24 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "set configuration" box in the Configuration Report page (adm_config_report.php) in MantisBT 1.2.13 through 1.2.17 allows remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config_option parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8986.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.13 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.14 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.15 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.16 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.17 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17870
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/14/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/15/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/15/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/15/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/21
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/49c3d089
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8987?
CVE-2014-8987 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8987?
To fix CVE-2014-8987, upgrade MantisBT to version 1.2.18 or later.
Which versions of MantisBT are affected by CVE-2014-8987?
CVE-2014-8987 affects MantisBT versions 1.2.13 through 1.2.17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8987?
CVE-2014-8987 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote code injection.
Can CVE-2014-8987 be exploited by non-administrators?
No, exploitation of CVE-2014-8987 requires remote administrator access to the configuration report page.
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