CVE-2020-28413: Mantisbt/mantisbt SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49w9-82cj-xr48
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-28413 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Mantisbt/mantisbt libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mantisbt sql injection via mc_project_get_users function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.24.4.

CVE-2020-28413 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-28413
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49w9-82cj-xr48
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Mantisbt/mantisbt
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-28413

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mantisbt/mantisbt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 2.24.4 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.24.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-28413, inspect your project dependencies for Mantisbt/mantisbt:

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mantisbt/mantisbt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.24.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Mantisbt/mantisbt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In MantisBT 2.24.3, SQL Injection can occur in the parameter "access" of the mc_project_get_users function through the API SOAP.

CVE-2020-28413 Affected Mantisbt/mantisbt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.24.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
< 2.24.4
2.24.4

References

NVD — CVE-2020-28413 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28413
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/3e37b4041bf76422541836a424ca71bc4a660247
ethicalhcop.medium.com/cve-2020-28413-blin... WEB
https://ethicalhcop.medium.com/cve-2020-28413-blind-sql-injection-en-mantis-bug-tracker-2-24-3-api-soap-54238f8e046d
Mantisbt/mantisbt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt
Mantisbt/mantisbt Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160750/Mantis-Bug-Tracker-2.24.3-SQL-Injection.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28413?
CVE-2020-28413 is a security vulnerability in Mantisbt/mantisbt involving MantisBT SQL Injection via mc_project_get_users function under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Mantisbt/mantisbt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.24.4 across affected packages: mantisbt/mantisbt.
What version fixes CVE-2020-28413?
Upgrading to 2.24.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mantisbt/mantisbt affected?
Yes, mantisbt/mantisbt is affected in releases prior to 2.24.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.24.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28413?
CVE-2020-28413 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-28413?
CVE-2020-28413 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-28413?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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