Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a cross-site scripting issue in MantisBT. An attacker could inject browser-executed script or HTML through the Filter API view_type parameter. Business impact depends on who uses the affected tracker and whether it is exposed externally, but risks include session compromise, credential theft, and misleading users inside a trusted application. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the named MantisBT versions, especially internet-facing or partner-accessible bug trackers. The source bundle lists generic affected data, so confirm actual product versions from deployed systems rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat this as a timely hygiene fix for any exposed MantisBT deployment. It is not supported by KEV evidence here, but XSS in a trusted issue tracker can affect accounts and sensitive project data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MantisBT to 1.2.19 or a vendor-supported non-affected release.; Remove affected beta releases from production environments.; Restrict external access to MantisBT until version status is confirmed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7086c2d8b4b20ac14013b36761ac04f0abf21a4eCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=21611CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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