CVE-2014-9572
First published: Mon Jan 26 2015(Updated: )
MantisBT before 1.2.19 and 1.3.x before 1.3.0-beta.2 does not properly restrict access to /*/install.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the install parameter with the value 4.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | <=1.2.18 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.3.0-beta1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9572?
CVE-2014-9572 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing sensitive database credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9572?
To fix CVE-2014-9572, upgrade MantisBT to version 1.2.19 or later, or 1.3.0-beta.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-9572?
CVE-2014-9572 affects MantisBT versions prior to 1.2.19 and 1.3.0-beta.2.
What does CVE-2014-9572 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2014-9572 allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials by accessing the exposed install.php script.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-9572?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-9572 is to restrict access to the /install.php file on the server.
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