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CVE-2015-1042


The string_sanitize_url function in core/string_api.php in MantisBT 1.2.0a3 through 1.2.18 uses an incorrect regular expression, which allows remote attackers to conduct open redirect and phishing attacks via a URL with a ":/" (colon slash) separator in the return parameter to login_page.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6316.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2015-1042 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from mantisbt organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.


Published

2015-02-10T20:59:00.060

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 5.8 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

4.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.0 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.0 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.0 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.1 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.2 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.3 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.4 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.5 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.6 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.7 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.8 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.9 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.10 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.11 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.12 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.13 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.14 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.15 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.16 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.17 Yes
Application mantisbt mantisbt 1.2.18 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For mantisbt's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.