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CVE-2014-8553

5.0 · MEDIUM

The mci_account_get_array_by_id function in api/soap/mc_account_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a (1) mc_project_get_users, (2) mc_issu…

Published Dec 17, 2014mantisbtCWE-200EPSS 2.44%

Overview

CVE-2014-8553 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mantisbt mantisbt. It was published on December 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The mci_account_get_array_by_id function in api/soap/mc_account_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a (1) mc_project_get_users, (2) mc_issue_get, (3) mc_filter_get_issues, or (4) mc_project_get_issues SOAP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mantisbt. Update mantisbt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mantisbtmantisbt0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8553?

CVE-2014-8553 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mantisbt mantisbt. It was published on December 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8553?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8553?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mantisbt. Update mantisbt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8553?

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