Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Mantis 0.17.2 and earlier, when running without magic_quotes_gpc enabled, allows remote attackers to gain privileges or perform unauthorized database operations via modified form fields, e.g. to account_update.php.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | mantis | 0.17.1-2.2 | DSA-153 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-153 mantis - cross site code execution and privilege escalation Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- mantis-user-sql-injection(9897) vdb-entry
- 20020819 [Mantis Advisory/2002-01] SQL poisoning vulnerability in Mantis mailing-list
- 5510 vdb-entry
- DSA-153 vendor-advisory
- http://mantisbt.sourceforge.net/advisories/2002/2002-01.txt