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CVE-2012-2691

7.5 · HIGH

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 bugnote…

Published Jun 17, 2012mantisbtCWE-264EPSS 3.83%

Overview

CVE-2012-2691 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mantisbt mantisbt. It was published on June 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mantisbt. Update mantisbt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mantisbtmantisbt0Affected

References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092926.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093063.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093064.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/49414Refsecunia.com/advisories/51199Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201211-01.xmlRefwww.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?version_id=148Refwww.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=14340Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/09/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/11/6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2691?

CVE-2012-2691 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mantisbt mantisbt. It was published on June 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2691?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2691?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mantisbt. Update mantisbt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2691?

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