CVE-2012-1121

CVE-2012-1121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

MantisBT before 1.2.9 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with manager privileges to (1) modify or (2) delete global categories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1121?
MantisBT before 1.2.9 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with manager privileges to (1) modify or (2) delete global categories.
How severe is CVE-2012-1121?
CVE-2012-1121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1121 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1121?
CVE-2012-1121 primarily affects Mantisbt. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1121?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1121 published?
CVE-2012-1121 was published on 2012-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (59)

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