How severe is CVE-2008-4687?

CVE-2008-4687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4687?

CVE-2008-4687 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4687?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4687 published?

CVE-2008-4687 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4687

CVE-2008-4687 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mantis with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Mantis
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

manage_proj_page.php in Mantis before 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a sort parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function within the multi_sort function in core/utility_api.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4687?: manage_proj_page.php in Mantis before 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a sort parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function within the multi_sort function in core/utility_api.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-4687?: CVE-2008-4687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4687?: CVE-2008-4687 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4687?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4687 published?: CVE-2008-4687 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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