Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker read database credentials from an exposed MantisBT installer file. If a vulnerable instance is internet-facing, the main business risk is compromise of the bug-tracking database and related credentials. Exposure is most likely on MantisBT deployments older than 1.2.19 or 1.3.0-beta.2 where installer scripts remain reachable over HTTP, especially internet-facing bug trackers. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or partner-facing MantisBT instance. The issue is old, but exposed database credentials can turn a web misconfiguration into broader data compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MantisBT 1.2 deployments to 1.2.19 or later.; Upgrade MantisBT 1.3.x beta deployments to 1.3.0-beta.2 or later.; Restrict or remove web access to installer scripts after installation..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mantisbt-cve20149572-sec-bypass(100211)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23243CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17939CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=17937CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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