CVE-2014-8988

CVE-2014-8988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the $g_download_attachments_threshold and $g_view_attachments_threshold restrictions and read attachments for private projects by leveraging access to a project that does not restrict access to attachments and a request to the download URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8988?
MantisBT before 1.2.18 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the $g_download_attachments_threshold and $g_view_attachments_threshold restrictions and read attachments for private projects by leveraging access to a project that does not restrict access to attachments and a request to the download URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-8988?
CVE-2014-8988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8988?
CVE-2014-8988 affects Mantisbt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8988?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8988 published?
CVE-2014-8988 was published on 2014-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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