CVE-2014-9271
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.52%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9271?
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.
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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