CVE-2014-9271 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via malicious Flash files disguised as images in MantisBT, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-9271?
CVE-2014-9271 is a medium-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 file_download.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Flash file with an image extension, related to inline attachments, as demonstrated by a .swf.jpeg filename.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9271?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9271?
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-2014-9271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69j7-rq3q-wf82.