CVE-2008-4688

Name: CVE-2008-4688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-22T18:00:01.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. core/string_api.php in Mantis before 1.1.3 does not check the privileges of the viewer before composing a link with issue data in the source anchor, which allows remote attackers to discover an issue's title and status via a request with a modified issue number.. EPSS estimates a 11.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

core/string_api.php in Mantis before 1.1.3 does not check the privileges of the viewer before composing a link with issue data in the source anchor, which allows remote attackers to discover an issue's title and status via a request with a modified issue number.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.71%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantis	Mantis	<= 1.1.3
Mantis	Mantis	0.19.3
Mantis	Mantis	0.19.4
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.1
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.2
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.3
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.4
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.5
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.6
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.7
Mantis	Mantis	1.0.8
Mantis	Mantis	1.1.1
Mantis	Mantis	1.1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4688?

How severe is CVE-2008-4688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST