CVE-2026-33548 Details
Description
Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. In version 2.28.0, improper escaping of tag names retrieved from History in Timeline (my_view_page.php) allows an attacker to inject HTML and, if CSP settings permit, achieve execution of arbitrary JavaScript, when displaying a tag that has been renamed or deleted. Version 2.28.1 contains a patch. Workarounds include editing offending History entries (using SQL) and wrapping `$this->tag_name` in a string_html_specialchars() call in IssueTagTimelineEvent::html().
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) version 2.28.0. The issue arises from improper escaping of tag names in the Timeline feature, specifically within the 'my_view_page.php' file. This flaw allows an attacker to inject HTML, which could be executed as arbitrary JavaScript if the Content Security Policy (CSP) settings permit. The vulnerability is triggered when a tag that has been renamed or deleted is displayed.
Users can upgrade to MantisBT version 2.28.2, where this vulnerability has been patched. For those unable to upgrade, it is possible to edit the affected History entries using SQL or to manually wrap the tag name in a HTML special characters string call in the 'IssueTagTimelineEvent::html()' method.
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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] |