CVE-2022-26144

Name: CVE-2022-26144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-13T14:15:09.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26144 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.25.3. Improper escaping of a Plugin name allows execution of arbitrary code (if CSP allows it) in manage_plugin_page.php and manage_plugin_uninstall.php when a crafted plugin is installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in MantisBT before 2.25.3. Improper escaping of a Plugin name allows execution of arbitrary code (if CSP allows it) in manage_plugin_page.php and manage_plugin_uninstall.php when a crafted plugin is installed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	< 2.25.3

References

https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=29688Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=29688Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26144?

How severe is CVE-2022-26144?

CVE-2022-26144 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26144?

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