Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-8553 is an information disclosure flaw in MantisBT before 1.2.18. A remote user could obtain sensitive account-related information through certain SOAP API requests. Business risk depends on whether an affected MantisBT instance and its SOAP interface are reachable. Exposure is most likely where legacy MantisBT versions earlier than 1.2.18 remain deployed, especially if the SOAP API is enabled or reachable by untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify specific affected downstream packages beyond vendor advisories. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-facing MantisBT systems, because the impact is unauthorized disclosure rather than service takeover based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MantisBT to 1.2.18 or a later vendor-supported release.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including Debian guidance where applicable.; Restrict SOAP API exposure to trusted networks if it is still required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mantisbt-cve20148553-info-disc(99257)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171783CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/f779e3d4394a0638d822849863c4098421d911c5CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?version_id=191CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17243CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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