CVE-2014-8598 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can upload arbitrary XML files or access sensitive data due to missing authorization in the MantisBT XML Import/Export plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-8598?
CVE-2014-8598 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 18 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-19
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8598?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-8598 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-8598 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-chwc-r8cr-3fff.