CVE-2020-8981 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository name in the Source Integration plugin for MantisBT, provided CSP settings allow it.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-8981?
CVE-2020-8981 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the Source Integration plugin before 1.6.2 and 2.x before 2.3.1 for MantisBT. The repo_delete.php Delete Repository page allows execution of arbitrary code via a repo name (if CSP settings permit it). This is related to CVE-2018-16362.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mantisbt Source Integration.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2020-8981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v96x-8xcv-qqxp.