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Mantisbt CVE-2014-8598

MEDIUM
Data Processing Errors (CWE-19)
2014-11-18 cve@mitre.org
6.4
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Data processing
Impact

CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 67.36%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 67.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The XML Import/Export plugin in MantisBT 1.2.x does not restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary XML files via the import page or (2) obtain sensitive information via. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 67.4%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-19. The XML Import/Export plugin in MantisBT 1.2.x does not restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary XML files via the import page or (2) obtain sensitive information via the export page. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2014-7146 to execute arbitrary PHP code. Affected products include: Mantisbt.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The XML Import/Export plugin in MantisBT 1.2.x does not restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary XML files via the import page or (2) obtain sensitive information via the export page. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2014-7146 to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.8/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
67.4%
Top 1% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 67.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
High

Priority Score

134
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +67
CVSS: +32
PoC: +20
Weaponized: +15
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2014-2238 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Mar 05

SQL injection vulnerability in the manage configuration page (adm_config_report.php) in MantisBT 1.2.13 through 1.2.16 a

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9.6 Aug 21

The Timeline feature in my_view_page.php in MantisBT through 2.21.1 has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilit

CVE-2026-30849 CRITICAL POC
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CVE-2024-23830 HIGH POC
8.3 Feb 20

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CVE-2012-2691 HIGH POC
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CVE-2014-9280 HIGH POC
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CVE-2014-8554 HIGH POC
7.5 Nov 13

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CVE-2014-9089 HIGH POC
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CVE-2014-1608 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 18

SQL injection vulnerability in the mci_file_get function in api/soap/mc_file_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.16 allows re

CVE-2014-1609 HIGH POC
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