CVE-2014-9271

Name: CVE-2014-9271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-09T18:59:02.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9271 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.0	A1
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.1	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.2	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.3	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.4	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.5	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.6	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.7	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.8	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.1.9	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.0	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.1	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.2	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.3	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.4	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.5	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.6	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.7	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.8	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.9	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.10	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.11	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.12	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.13	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.14	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.15	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.16	—
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	1.2.17	—

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/867Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/902Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/924Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62101Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/9fb8cf36fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17874Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/867Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/902Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/924Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62101Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/9fb8cf36fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17874Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9271?

How severe is CVE-2014-9271?

CVE-2014-9271 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST