CVE-2005-2557: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2557: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view_all_set.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3 allows remo...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in view_all_set.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dir parameter, as identified by bug#0005959, and a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3090.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older cross-site scripting issue in Mantis Bug Tracker. A remote user could inject web script or HTML through the dir parameter in view_all_set.php. Business risk depends on whether legacy Mantis versions remain deployed, especially internet-facing issue trackers used by staff or customers. Exposure is most likely in legacy Mantis installations that were never upgraded. Modern deployments are unlikely to be affected unless they still run the named pre-1.0.0a3-era versions or inherited old distribution packages. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected Mantis instance is still internet-facing or business-critical. If old Mantis is present, prioritize upgrade or retirement because XSS can undermine user trust and authenticated workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory all Mantis Bug Tracker deployments and identify exact versions.; Upgrade affected Mantis installations using vendor or distribution guidance.; Prioritize internet-facing or customer-accessible issue trackers first..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mantis-bug-report-xss(21958)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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