CVE-2014-6316

Public Exploit

Description

core/string_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 does not properly categorize URLs when running under the web root, which allows remote attackers to conduct open redirect and phishing attacks via a crafted URL in the return parameter to login_page.php.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.60%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory mantisbt.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17648	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99128	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71478	vdb entry exploit
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/e66ecc9f
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/931	exploit mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/03/11	mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/62101	third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6316?: CVE-2014-6316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-6316?: To fix CVE-2014-6316, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-6316 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-6316 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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