CVE-2014-9388 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can assign arbitrary issues in MantisBT by manipulating the handler_id parameter, allowing unauthorized modification of bug tracking records.
- 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-2014-9388?
CVE-2014-9388 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 17 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bug_report.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote attackers to assign arbitrary issues via the handler_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9388?
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-2014-9388 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9388 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-33c3-x8f5-62m8.