CVE-2017-7615: Mantisbt/mantisbt MantisBT Allows Arbitrary Password Reset Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-252r-f55f-ff34
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-640
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7615 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) mantisbt allows arbitrary password reset vulnerability (CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password) affecting Mantisbt/mantisbt libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mantisbt allows arbitrary password reset. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1.

CVE-2017-7615 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7615
GHSA Identifier GHSA-252r-f55f-ff34
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
Affected Product Mantisbt/mantisbt
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-7615

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mantisbt/mantisbt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 1.3.10 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 1.3.10
mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 2.2.4 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.2.4
mantisbt/mantisbt fixed: 2.3.1 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.3.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-7615, inspect your project dependencies for Mantisbt/mantisbt:

inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mantisbt/mantisbt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.10), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password, where the product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak. In Mantisbt/mantisbt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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

CVE-2017-7615 Affected Mantisbt/mantisbt Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.102.2.42.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
≥ 1.3.0-rc.2
< 1.3.10
1.3.10
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.2.4
2.2.4
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.1
2.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7615 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7615
Mantisbt/mantisbt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt
mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php WEB
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=22690
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41890 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41890
hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/mantis-b... WEB
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MANTIS-BUG-TRACKER-PRE-AUTH-REMOTE-PASSWORD-RESET.txt
Mantisbt/mantisbt Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159219/Mantis-Bug-Tracker-2.3.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Mantisbt/mantisbt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/16/2
Mantisbt/mantisbt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97707

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7615?
CVE-2017-7615 is a security vulnerability in Mantisbt/mantisbt involving MantisBT allows arbitrary password reset under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password.
Which Mantisbt/mantisbt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1 across affected packages: mantisbt/mantisbt.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7615?
Upgrading to 1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mantisbt/mantisbt affected?
Yes, mantisbt/mantisbt is affected in releases prior to 1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7615?
CVE-2017-7615 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-7615?
CVE-2017-7615 is classified under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-7615?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mantisbt/mantisbt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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