CVE-2014-9269 Cross-site scripting in n/a

What is CVE-2014-9269?

CVE-2014-9269 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 9 Jan 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in helper_api.php in MantisBT 1.1.0a1 through 1.2.x before 1.2.18, when Extended project browser is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the project cookie.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9269?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Mantisbt Mantisbt.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9269?

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-2014-9269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as GHSA-pg85-jxf5-fj77.