CVE-2008-4687 Code injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code in Mantis via a crafted sort parameter, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4687?
CVE-2008-4687 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
manage_proj_page.php in Mantis before 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a sort parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function within the multi_sort function in core/utility_api.php.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4687?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantis Mantis.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4687?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4687 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-4687 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4687 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv4w-qf5w-5wqc.