CVE-2020-29603: Mantisbt/mantisbt MantisBT Insecure Storage Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qpj5-f88q-x7px
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-922
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-29603 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) mantisbt insecure storage vulnerability (CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Mantisbt/mantisbt libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mantisbt insecure storage in manage_proj_edit_page.php. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.24.4.

CVE-2020-29603 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-29603
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qpj5-f88q-x7px
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Mantisbt/mantisbt
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-29603

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: 2.24.4 
Upgrade mantisbt/mantisbt to 2.24.4
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-2020-29603, 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 2.24.4), 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-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. 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

In manage_proj_edit_page.php in MantisBT before 2.24.4, any unprivileged logged-in user can retrieve Private Projects' names via the manage_proj_edit_page.php project_id parameter, without having access to them.

CVE-2020-29603 Affected Mantisbt/mantisbt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.24.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mantisbt/mantisbt
 Packagist
< 2.24.4
2.24.4

References

NVD — CVE-2020-29603 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29603
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/cff10f266f67e2da3060ea4d0b9ecbb29c21b869
Mantisbt/mantisbt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt
mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php WEB
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27357
mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php WEB
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=27726

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29603?
CVE-2020-29603 is a security vulnerability in Mantisbt/mantisbt involving MantisBT Insecure Storage in manage_proj_edit_page.php under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Mantisbt/mantisbt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.24.4 across affected packages: mantisbt/mantisbt.
What version fixes CVE-2020-29603?
Upgrading to 2.24.4 (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 2.24.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.24.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-29603?
CVE-2020-29603 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-29603?
CVE-2020-29603 is classified under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-29603?
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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