Vulnerability Description
MantisBT before 1.2.12 does not use an expected default value during decisions about whether a user may modify the status of a bug, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and make status changes by leveraging a blank value for a per-status setting.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt | Mantisbt | <= 1.2.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092926.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093063.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093064.h
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/14/1
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?version_id=150
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=14496
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56520
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092926.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093063.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093064.h
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/14/1
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?version_id=150
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=14496
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56520
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5522?
CVE-2012-5522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). MantisBT before 1.2.12 does not use an expected default value during decisions about whether a user may modify the status of a bug, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access re...
How severe is CVE-2012-5522?
CVE-2012-5522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantisbt Mantisbt.