🛡️ CVE-2020-29605 — mantisbt
Description
MantisBT Incorrect Authorization in bug_actiongroup_page.php
An issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.24.4. Due to insufficient access-level checks, any logged-in user allowed to perform Group Actions can get access to the Summary fields of private Issues via bug_arr[]= in a crafted bug_actiongroup_page.php URL. (The target Issues can have Private view status, or belong to a private Project.)
Weakness class
CVE-2020-29605 is classified as CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization. An authorisation check runs but reaches the wrong conclusion, permitting actions it should refuse.
Affected software
CVE-2020-29605 is recorded against 1 package.
- mantisbt/mantisbt (fixed in 2.24.4)
Timeline and source
Published on 24 May 2022 and last revised on 30 May 2025. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
mantisbt.org (Web)
mantisbt.org (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mantisbt/mantisbt | — | 2.24.4 |
References
Similar Threats
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