Vulnerability Description
MantisBT before 1.2.18 uses the public_key parameter value as the key to the CAPTCHA answer, which allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism by leveraging knowledge of a CAPTCHA answer for a public_key parameter value, as demonstrated by E4652 for the public_key value 0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | <= 1.2.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62101
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/27/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71321
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99004
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7bb78e45
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17811Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62101
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/27/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71321
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99004
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7bb78e45
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9117?
CVE-2014-9117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). MantisBT before 1.2.18 uses the public_key parameter value as the key to the CAPTCHA answer, which allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism by leveraging knowledge of a CAPTC...
How severe is CVE-2014-9117?
CVE-2014-9117 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantisbt Mantisbt.