CVE-2012-2691: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2691: The mc_issue_note_update function in the SOAP API in MantisBT before 1.2.11 does not properly check privile...

The mc_issue_note_update function in the SOAP API in MantisBT before 1.2.11 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote attackers with bug reporting privileges to edit arbitrary bugnotes via a SOAP request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MantisBT before 1.2.11 had an authorization flaw in its SOAP API. A user with basic bug reporting privileges could change bug notes they should not control. This is mainly an integrity and trust issue for organizations using MantisBT to track security, product, or operational work. Exposure is most likely where MantisBT versions before 1.2.11 are still deployed and the SOAP API is reachable by users with bug reporting privileges. Internet exposure increases concern, but the bundle does not establish unauthenticated access. Treat this as a near-term cleanup item if MantisBT is still in use. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it can undermine issue-tracking integrity and audit confidence, especially for security or compliance workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MantisBT to 1.2.11 or later using vendor or distribution guidance.; Apply relevant Fedora, Gentoo, or vendor package updates where applicable.; Restrict SOAP API exposure to trusted users and networks until upgraded..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 17, 2012, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/175d973105fe9f03a37ced537b742611631067e0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/edc8142bb8ac0ac0df1a3824d78c15f4015d959eCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
mantisbt-soapapi-sec-bypass(76180)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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