CVE-2014-8988
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CVE-2014-8988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the $g_download_attachments_threshold and $g_view_attachments_threshold restrictions and read attachments for private projects by leveraging access to a project that does not restrict access to attachments and a request to the download URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the $g_download_attachments_threshold and $g_view_attachments_threshold restrictions and read attachments for private projects by leveraging access to a project that does not restrict access to attachments and a request to the download URL.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | 1.2.17 |
References
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/5f0b150bVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/5f0b150bVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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