CVE-2012-5523

CVE-2012-5523 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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

core/email_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.12 does not properly manage the sending of e-mail notifications about restricted bugs, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by adding a note to a bug before losing permission to view that bug.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5523?
core/email_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.12 does not properly manage the sending of e-mail notifications about restricted bugs, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by adding a note to a bug before losing permission to view that bug.
How severe is CVE-2012-5523?
CVE-2012-5523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5523 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5523?
CVE-2012-5523 primarily affects Mantisbt. In total, 62 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5523?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5523 published?
CVE-2012-5523 was published on 2012-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (62)

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