MantisBT Incorrect Authorization for bug_revision_view_page.php checkGHSA-7j8m-fm49-xgmg
HIGHFix: mantisbt/mantisbt@e9fd168GHSA-7j8m-fm49-xgmg is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-639 vulnerability in mantisbt/mantisbt. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for mantisbt/mantisbt — see the affected versions and patch details below.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.4. An incorrect access check in bug_revision_view_page.php allows an unprivileged attacker to view the Summary field of private issues, as well as bugnotes revisions, gaining access to potentially confidential information via the bugnote_id parameter.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | mantisbt/mantisbt | all versions | 2.24.4composer require mantisbt/mantisbt:^2.24.4 |
Affected Products
mantisbtmantisbtResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for mantisbt/mantisbt, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.24.4 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-7j8m-fm49-xgmg is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-7j8m-fm49-xgmg in your dependencies?
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