Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-7615?

Affected: Mantisbt; mantisbt/mantisbt (composer) versions >= 2.3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-7615 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-7615 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-7615?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-7615?

Fixed versions are available, including Mantisbt 2.3.0, mantisbt/mantisbt 1.3.10, mantisbt/mantisbt 2.2.4.

How urgently should CVE-2017-7615 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-7615

HighPublic exploit

MantisBT allows arbitrary password reset

Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-252r-f55f-ff34

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-7615 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Mantisbt, mantisbt/mantisbt (composer).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Mantisbt 2.3.0, mantisbt/mantisbt 1.3.10, mantisbt/mantisbt 2.2.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

91%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MantisbtMantisbt	See advisory	2.3.0
mantisbt/mantisbtcomposer	>= 2.3.0	2.3.1

Patched Releases

Mantisbt

2.3.0

mantisbt/mantisbt

1.3.10, 2.2.4, 2.3.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-640 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

MantisBT through 2.3.0 allows arbitrary password reset and unauthenticated admin access via an empty confirm_hash value to verify.php.
Affected: Mantisbt; mantisbt/mantisbt (composer) versions >= 2.3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Mantisbt 2.3.0, mantisbt/mantisbt 1.3.10, mantisbt/mantisbt 2.2.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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