How severe is CVE-2014-9572?

CVE-2014-9572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9572?

CVE-2014-9572 primarily affects Mantisbt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9572?

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

When was CVE-2014-9572 published?

CVE-2014-9572 was published on 2015-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9572

CVE-2014-9572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mantisbt
Published: 2015-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MantisBT before 1.2.19 and 1.3.x before 1.3.0-beta.2 does not properly restrict access to /*/install.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the install parameter with the value 4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9572?: MantisBT before 1.2.19 and 1.3.x before 1.3.0-beta.2 does not properly restrict access to /*/install.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the install parameter with the value 4.
How severe is CVE-2014-9572?: CVE-2014-9572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9572?: CVE-2014-9572 primarily affects Mantisbt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9572 published?: CVE-2014-9572 was published on 2015-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:1.3.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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