MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:71104

Info

MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71104
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-8988
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 15 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2015 12:01AM
Credit: Florian Fuchs
Vulnerable: Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.9
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.8
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.7
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.6
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.4
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.3
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.8
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.7
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.5
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.8
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.7
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.6
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.2
Mantisbt Mantisbt 0.19.4
Mantisbt Mantisbt 0.19.3
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.2
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.2.1
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.6
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.4
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.2
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.1
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.1.0
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.5
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.4
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.3
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.2
Mantisbt Mantisbt 1.0.1
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

MantisBT is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can leverage this issue to bypass security restrictions and gain access to potentially sensitive information. This may aid in further attacks.

Mantisbt 1.2.17 and prior are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a browser.

Solution / Fix

MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

MantisBT 'core/file_api.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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