9.3
CRITICAL CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-30849
MantisBT SOAP API has an authentication bypass vulnerability on MySQL
Description

Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. Versions prior to 2.28.1 running on MySQL family databases are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability in the SOAP API, as a result of an improper type checking on the password parameter. Other database backends are not affected, as they do not perform implicit type conversion from string to integer. Using a crafted SOAP envelope, an attacker knowing the victim's username is able to login to the SOAP API with their account without knowledge of the actual password, and execute any API function they have access to. Version 2.28.1 contains a patch. Disabling the SOAP API significantly reduces the risk, but still allows the attacker to retrieve user account information including email address and real name.

INFO

Published Date :

March 23, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 23, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update MantisBT to version 2.28.1 or later. Disable the SOAP API if not in use.
  • Update MantisBT to version 2.28.1 or later.
  • Disable the SOAP API if it is not required.
  • Apply relevant security patches from the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/b349e5c890eeda9bd82e7c7e14479853f8a30d9f
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-phrq-pc6r-f6gh
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. Versions prior to 2.28.1 running on MySQL family databases are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability in the SOAP API, as a result of an improper type checking on the password parameter. Other database backends are not affected, as they do not perform implicit type conversion from string to integer. Using a crafted SOAP envelope, an attacker knowing the victim's username is able to login to the SOAP API with their account without knowledge of the actual password, and execute any API function they have access to. Version 2.28.1 contains a patch. Disabling the SOAP API significantly reduces the risk, but still allows the attacker to retrieve user account information including email address and real name.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-305
    Added Reference https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/b349e5c890eeda9bd82e7c7e14479853f8a30d9f
    Added Reference https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-phrq-pc6r-f6gh
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