CVE-2019-15715Mantisbt OS Command Injection
MantisBT Remote Code Execution
Published May 24, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-v23g-wjvq-2fpf
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-15715 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 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 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mantisbt 1.3.20, mantisbt/mantisbt 1.3.20, mantisbt/mantisbt 2.22.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15715
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?project=mantisbt
- patchhttps://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/5fb979604d88c630343b3eaf2b435cd41918c501
- patchhttps://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7092573fac31eff41823f13540324db167c8bd52
- patchhttps://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/cebfb9acb3686e8904d80bd4bc80720b54ba08e5
Description
MantisBT before 1.3.20 and 2.22.1 allows Post Authentication Command Injection, leading to Remote Code Execution.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MantisbtMantisbt | See advisory | 1.3.20 |
| mantisbt/mantisbtcomposer | >= 2.0.0 | 2.22.1 |
Patched Releases
Mantisbt
1.3.20
mantisbt/mantisbt
1.3.20, 2.22.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2019-15715
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisorymantisbt.org · changelog_page.php
- patchgithub.com · 5fb9796
- patchgithub.com · 7092573
FAQ
Common Questions.
MantisBT before 1.3.20 and 2.22.1 allows Post Authentication Command Injection, leading to Remote Code Execution.
Affected: Mantisbt; mantisbt/mantisbt (composer) versions >= 2.0.0. 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 1.3.20, mantisbt/mantisbt 1.3.20, mantisbt/mantisbt 2.22.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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