CVE-2006-6515 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Default configuration allows reporters to send bug reminders, potentially bypassing intended privilege restrictions in Mantis.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-6515?

CVE-2006-6515 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Dec 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Mantis before 1.1.0a2 sets the default value of $g_bug_reminder_threshold to "reporter" instead of a more privileged role, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to frequency of reminders.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6515?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mantis Mantis.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6515?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-6515 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6515 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcmr-m9g5-7cxj.