CVE-2026-33052 Details
Description
Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. Versions 2.28.0 and 2.28.1 allow a low-privileged authenticated user assigned the "add_profile_threshold" permission to create a global profile despite not having manage_global_profile_threshold, by tampering with the user_id parameter in a valid profile creation request. This issue has been fixed in version 2.28.2.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) versions 2.28.0 and 2.28.1. This vulnerability allows low-privileged authenticated users with the 'add_profile_threshold' permission to create global profiles, bypassing the requirement for 'manage_global_profile_threshold'. The issue arises in the 'account_prof_update.php' file, where the user_id parameter can be manipulated in a profile creation request. The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.28.2.
Users can update to MantisBT version 2.28.2 to address this vulnerability.
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Volerion
Assessed May 19, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=36974 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/3f952e68fa864e0e60abc3e84adecf3cfa84c75e | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-68w5-w573-q2r8 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
| https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=36974 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mantis Bug Tracker | >= 2.28.0, <= 2.28.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |