Input validation error in mantisbt.sourceforge.net MantisBT

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU30630

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1811

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

An access control issue in MantisBT before 1.2.13 allows users with "Reporter" permissions to change any issue to "New".

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MantisBT: 1.2.0 - 1.2.12

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3120
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/03/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/04/9
http://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=15258
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1811

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.