CVE-2026-33517 Details
Description
Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. In version 2.28.0, when deleting a Tag (tag_delete.php), improper escaping of its name when displaying the confirmation message allows an attacker to inject HTML and, if CSP settings permit, achieve execution of arbitrary JavaScript. Version 2.28.1 fixes the issue. Workarounds include reverting commit d6890320752ecf37bd74d11fe14fe7dc12335be9 and/or manually editing language files to remove the sprintf placeholder `%1$s` from `$s_tag_delete_message` string.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) version 2.28.0. The issue arises in the tag deletion process, where improper escaping of the tag name in the confirmation message allows for HTML injection. If the Content Security Policy (CSP) settings permit, this could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript. The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.28.1.
Users can update to MantisBT version 2.28.1 to address this vulnerability. Alternatively, the language files can be manually edited to remove the sprintf placeholder '%1$s' from the '$s_tag_delete_message' string.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mantisbt mantisbt | 2.28.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |