CVE-2014-2238 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter_config_id parameter in the configuration page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2238?
CVE-2014-2238 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 5 Mar 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the manage configuration page (adm_config_report.php) in MantisBT 1.2.13 through 1.2.16 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter_config_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2014-2238 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-2238 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qh35-6wj2-6prp.