Description
summary_graph_functions.php in Mantis 0.17.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the g_jpgraph_path parameter to reference the location of the PHP code.
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 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Mantis Bug Tracker 0.15.x/0.16/0.17.x - JPGraph Remote File Inclusion Command Execution EDB-21727 · webapps · Aug 19, 2002 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- DSA-153 mantis - cross site code execution and privilege escalation Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-153 vendor-advisory
- 5504 vdb-entry
- mantis-include-remote-files(9829) vdb-entry
- 4858 vdb-entry
- 20020819 [Mantis Advisory/2002-04] Arbitrary code execution mailing-list
- 20020813 mantisbt security flaw mailing-list