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Unscored Public exploit CVE-2014-8598 EUVD-2014-8435GHSA-chwc-r8cr-3fff

The XML Import/Export plugin in MantisBT 1.2.x does not restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary XML files vi…

Published Nov 18, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Assigned by mitre

Description

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.

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

Debian

Security tracker ↗
ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian 7 mantis 1.2.18-1 DSA-3120-1

Public exploits

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Metasploit 1 module

Exploit-DB 1

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Advisories 1

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