CVE-2015-5059

Name: CVE-2015-5059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-01T14:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "Project Documentation" feature in MantisBT 1.2.19 and earlier, when the threshold to access files ($g_view_proj_doc_threshold) is set to ANYBODY, allows remote authenticated users to download attachments linked to arbitrary private projects via a file id number in the file_id parameter to file_download.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Project Documentation" feature in MantisBT 1.2.19 and earlier, when the threshold to access files ($g_view_proj_doc_threshold) is set to ANYBODY, allows remote authenticated users to download attachments linked to arbitrary private projects via a file id number in the file_id parameter to file_download.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	<= 1.2.19

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163191.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1237199Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/a4be76d6e5c4939545d84712c79d3f8f4a108c4fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/f39cf5251953b468e9d921e1cf2aca3abdb00772Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163191.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1237199Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/a4be76d6e5c4939545d84712c79d3f8f4a108c4fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/f39cf5251953b468e9d921e1cf2aca3abdb00772Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5059?

How severe is CVE-2015-5059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5059?

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