How severe is CVE-2014-9624?

CVE-2014-9624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-9624 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9624?

CVE-2014-9624 affects Mantisbt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9624?

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-2014-9624 published?

CVE-2014-9624 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9624

CVE-2014-9624 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 3.x 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mantisbt
Published: 2017-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CAPTCHA bypass vulnerability in MantisBT before 1.2.19.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9624?: CAPTCHA bypass vulnerability in MantisBT before 1.2.19.
How severe is CVE-2014-9624?: CVE-2014-9624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-9624 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9624?: CVE-2014-9624 affects Mantisbt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9624?: 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-2014-9624 published?: CVE-2014-9624 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mantisbt:mantisbt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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