Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-1123 is an authentication bypass in the MantisBT SOAP API before version 1.2.9. A remote attacker could bypass login by using a null password. Business risk is concentrated in legacy MantisBT deployments, especially if the SOAP API is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running MantisBT versions earlier than 1.2.9, particularly where api/soap/mc_api.php is reachable externally or by broad internal networks. Prioritize if any legacy MantisBT instance remains internet-facing or stores sensitive issue, customer, or vulnerability data. Otherwise, treat as a legacy cleanup item that should be removed from residual risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MantisBT to version 1.2.9 or later.; Apply vendor backported packages from Debian, Fedora, or Gentoo where applicable.; Restrict access to the MantisBT SOAP API until remediation is complete..
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- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/f5106be52cf6aa72c521f388e4abb5f0de1f1d7fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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