CVE-2017-7615

CVE-2017-7615 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mantisbt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 91% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-640.

Key facts

Description

MantisBT through 2.3.0 allows arbitrary password reset and unauthenticated admin access via an empty confirm_hash value to verify.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7615?
MantisBT through 2.3.0 allows arbitrary password reset and unauthenticated admin access via an empty confirm_hash value to verify.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-7615?
CVE-2017-7615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7615 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 91% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7615?
CVE-2017-7615 affects Mantisbt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7615?
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-2017-7615 published?
CVE-2017-7615 was published on 2017-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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