CVE-2014-9271 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MantisBT versions prior to 1.2.18, specifically within the file_download.php component. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a malicious Flash file disguised with an image extension, such as a .swf.jpeg filename, which is then processed as an inline attachment. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction and low privileges, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. While the EPSS score is low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation, the FAUCET Risk Score is 27/100. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Furthermore, there is no community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE, suggesting a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:1.1.0:a1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:1.1.0:a2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:1.1.0:a3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:1.1.0:a4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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