CVE-2015-1042

Public Exploit

Description

The string_sanitize_url function in core/string_api.php in MantisBT 1.2.0a3 through 1.2.18 uses an incorrect regular expression, which allows remote attackers to conduct open redirect and phishing attacks via a URL with a ":/" (colon slash) separator in the return parameter to login_page.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6316.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.62%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17997
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031633	vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/5	mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/11/8	mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/110	mailing list exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130142/Mantis-BugTracker-1.2.19-Open-Redirect.html	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1042?: CVE-2015-1042 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1042?: To fix CVE-2015-1042, 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-2015-1042 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2015-1042 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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