CVE-2014-8554 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the project_id parameter in MantisBT, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-8554?
CVE-2014-8554 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 13 Nov 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the mc_project_get_attachments function in api/soap/mc_project_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the project_id parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-1609.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8554?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8554?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2014-8554 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8554 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-56cx-256p-gj3x.