CVE-2014-8986 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote administrators can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted config options in the Configuration Report page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-8986?
CVE-2014-8986 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 24 Nov 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the selection list in the filters in the Configuration Report page (adm_config_report.php) in MantisBT 1.2.13 through 1.2.17 allows remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted config option, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8987.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8986?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8986?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2014-8986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8986 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3h6-r5xc-mc8q.