CVE-2020-28413 MantisBT SQL Injection via mc_project_get_users function
An attacker can perform SQL injection via the SOAP API access parameter in MantisBT, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2020-28413?
CVE-2020-28413 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mantisbt Mantisbt, published on 30 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In MantisBT 2.24.3, SQL Injection can occur in the parameter "access" of the mc_project_get_users function through the API SOAP.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28413?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mantisbt/mantisbt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 2.24.4 |
mantisbt/mantisbt Packagist | All versions | 2.24.4 |
Products include Mantisbt Mantisbt.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28413?
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.24.4 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2020-28413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-49w9-82cj-xr48.