CVE-2014-9272

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.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/05378e00
https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17297
http://secunia.com/advisories/62101 third party advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/867 mailing list
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/902 mailing list
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9272?
CVE-2014-9272 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-9272?
To fix CVE-2014-9272, 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-2014-9272 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-9272 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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