CVE-2022-33910

Name: CVE-2022-33910
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-24T17:15:08.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33910 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS vulnerability in MantisBT before 2.25.5 allows remote attackers to attach crafted SVG documents to issue reports or bugnotes. When a user or an admin clicks on the attachment, file_download.php opens the SVG document in a browser tab instead of downloading it as a file, causing the JavaScript code to execute.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS vulnerability in MantisBT before 2.25.5 allows remote attackers to attach crafted SVG documents to issue reports or bugnotes. When a user or an admin clicks on the attachment, file_download.php opens the SVG document in a browser tab instead of downloading it as a file, causing the JavaScript code to execute.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	< 2.25.5

References

https://mantisbt.org/blog/archives/mantisbt/719Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=29135Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=30384Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/blog/archives/mantisbt/719Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=29135Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=30384Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33910?

How severe is CVE-2022-33910?

CVE-2022-33910 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33910?

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-2022-33910?

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Source: NVD / NIST