CVE-2024-34081: MantisBT Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
First published: Mon May 13 2024(Updated: )
Improper escaping of a custom field's name allows an attacker to inject HTML and, if CSP settings permit, achieve execution of arbitrary JavaScript when: - resolving or closing issues (bug_change_status_page.php) belonging to a project linking said custom field - viewing issues (view_all_bug_page.php) when the custom field is displayed as a column - printing issues (print_all_bug_page.php) when the custom field is displayed as a column ### Impact Cross-site scripting (XSS). ### Patches https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/447a521aae0f82f791b8116a14a20e276df739be ### Workarounds Ensure Custom Field Names do not contain HTML tags. ### References - https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=34432 - This is related to CVE-2020-25830 (same root cause, different affected pages)
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/mantisbt/mantisbt | <2.26.2 | 2.26.2 |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | <2.26.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-wgx7-jp56-65mq
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/447a521aae0f82f791b8116a14a20e276df739be
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=34432
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34081
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wgx7-jp56-65mq (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-34081?
CVE-2024-34081 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary JavaScript execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34081?
To mitigate CVE-2024-34081, upgrade to MantisBT version 2.26.2 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-34081?
CVE-2024-34081 allows attackers to inject HTML and potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript if CSP settings are permissive.
Which versions of MantisBT are affected by CVE-2024-34081?
CVE-2024-34081 affects all versions of MantisBT prior to 2.26.2.
Where does CVE-2024-34081 occur in MantisBT?
CVE-2024-34081 can be exploited while resolving or closing issues and viewing issues that link to a vulnerable custom field.
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