CVE-2022-28508

Name: CVE-2022-28508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-04T14:15:09.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28508 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in browser_search_plugin.php in MantisBT before 2.25.2. Unescaped output of the return parameter allows an attacker to inject code into a hidden input field.. EPSS estimates a 4.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in browser_search_plugin.php in MantisBT before 2.25.2. Unescaped output of the return parameter allows an attacker to inject code into a hidden input field.

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

4.90%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	< 2.25.2

References

https://github.com/YavuzSahbaz/CVE-2022-28508/blob/main/MantisBT%202.25.2%20XSS%20vulnurabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/Vendor Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mantisbt/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/YavuzSahbaz/CVE-2022-28508/blob/main/MantisBT%202.25.2%20XSS%20vulnurabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/Vendor Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mantisbt/Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28508?

An XSS issue was discovered in browser_search_plugin.php in MantisBT before 2.25.2. Unescaped output of the return parameter allows an attacker to inject code into a hidden input field.

How severe is CVE-2022-28508?

CVE-2022-28508 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28508?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-28508?

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Source: NVD / NIST