Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-4687 - Code Injection vulnerability in Mantis

047910
CVSS 9.0 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
SINGLE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
low complexity
mantis
CWE-94
critical
nessus
exploit available
metasploit

Summary

manage_proj_page.php in Mantis before 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a sort parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function within the multi_sort function in core/utility_api.php.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
    This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An attacker can override environment variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the attacker can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.

Exploit-Db

  • descriptionMantis 1.1.3 - 'manage_proj_page' PHP Code Execution (Metasploit). CVE-2008-4687. Remote exploit for PHP platform. Tags: Metasploit Framework (MSF)
    fileexploits/php/remote/44611.rb
    idEDB-ID:44611
    last seen2018-05-24
    modified2018-05-10
    platformphp
    port80
    published2018-05-10
    reporterExploit-DB
    sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/44611/
    titleMantis 1.1.3 - 'manage_proj_page' PHP Code Execution (Metasploit)
    typeremote
  • descriptionMantis Bug Tracker <= 1.1.3 Remote Code Execution Exploit. CVE-2008-4687. Webapps exploit for php platform
    fileexploits/php/webapps/6768.txt
    idEDB-ID:6768
    last seen2016-02-01
    modified2008-10-16
    platformphp
    port
    published2008-10-16
    reporterEgiX
    sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/6768/
    titleMantis Bug Tracker <= 1.1.3 - Remote Code Execution Exploit
    typewebapps

Metasploit

descriptionMantis v1.1.3 and earlier are vulnerable to a post-authentication Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the sort parameter of the manage_proj_page.php page.
idMSF:EXPLOIT/MULTI/HTTP/MANTISBT_MANAGE_PROJ_PAGE_RCE
last seen2020-06-12
modified2018-05-09
published2018-04-14
referenceshttps://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-4687
reporterRapid7
sourcehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/mantisbt_manage_proj_page_rce.rb
titleMantis manage_proj_page PHP Code Execution

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-200812-07.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200812-07 (Mantis: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple issues have been reported in Mantis: EgiX reported that manage_proj_page.php does not correctly sanitize the sort parameter before passing it to create_function() in core/utility_api.php (CVE-2008-4687). Privileges of viewers are not sufficiently checked before composing a link with issue data in the source anchor (CVE-2008-4688). Mantis does not unset the session cookie during logout (CVE-2008-4689). Mantis does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an HTTPS session (CVE-2008-3102). Impact : Remote unauthenticated attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary PHP commands, disclose sensitive issue data, or hijack a user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35024
    published2008-12-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35024
    titleGLSA-200812-07 : Mantis: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
    # extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200812-07.
    #
    # The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
    # and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
    # license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(35024);
      script_version("1.18");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:45");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2008-3102", "CVE-2008-4687", "CVE-2008-4688", "CVE-2008-4689");
      script_bugtraq_id(31344);
      script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"200812-07");
    
      script_name(english:"GLSA-200812-07 : Mantis: Multiple vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
    patches."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200812-07
    (Mantis: Multiple vulnerabilities)
    
        Multiple issues have been reported in Mantis:
        EgiX reported that manage_proj_page.php does not correctly sanitize the
        sort parameter before passing it to create_function() in
        core/utility_api.php (CVE-2008-4687).
        Privileges of viewers are not sufficiently checked before composing a
        link with issue data in the source anchor (CVE-2008-4688).
        Mantis does not unset the session cookie during logout (CVE-2008-4689).
        Mantis does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an HTTPS
        session (CVE-2008-3102).
      
    Impact :
    
        Remote unauthenticated attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to
        execute arbitrary PHP commands, disclose sensitive issue data, or
        hijack a user's sessions.
      
    Workaround :
    
        There is no known workaround at this time."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200812-07"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "All Mantis users should upgrade to the latest version:
        # emerge --sync
        # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=www-apps/mantisbt-1.1.4-r1'"
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Mantis manage_proj_page PHP Code Execution');
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');
      script_cwe_id(94, 200, 287, 310);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:mantisbt");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/12/02");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/12/03");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("qpkg.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (qpkg_check(package:"www-apps/mantisbt", unaffected:make_list("ge 1.1.4-r1"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 1.1.4-r1"))) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = qpkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Mantis");
    }
    
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_AF2745C0C3E011DDA7210030843D3802.NASL
    descriptionSecunia reports : EgiX has discovered a vulnerability in Mantis, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system. Input passed to the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35057
    published2008-12-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35057
    titleFreeBSD : mantis -- php code execution vulnerability (af2745c0-c3e0-11dd-a721-0030843d3802)

Packetstorm

data sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/147567/mantisbt_manage_proj_page_rce.rb.txt
idPACKETSTORM:147567
last seen2018-05-10
published2018-05-09
reporterEgiX
sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147567/Mantis-manage_proj_page-PHP-Code-Execution.html
titleMantis manage_proj_page PHP Code Execution