Vulnerability Description
The string_insert_href function in MantisBT 1.2.0a1 through 1.2.x before 1.2.18 does not properly validate the URL protocol, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the javascript:// protocol.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/867
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62101
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/05378e00
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17297
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/867
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62101
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/05378e00
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17297
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9272?
CVE-2014-9272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The string_insert_href function in MantisBT 1.2.0a1 through 1.2.x before 1.2.18 does not properly validate the URL protocol, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks...
How severe is CVE-2014-9272?
CVE-2014-9272 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9272?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Mantisbt Mantisbt.