CVE-2024-23830

Name: CVE-2024-23830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-20T22:15:08.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23830 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. MantisBT is an open source issue tracker. Prior to version 2.26.1, an unauthenticated attacker who knows a user's email address and username can hijack the user's account by poisoning the link in the password reset notification message. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MantisBT is an open source issue tracker. Prior to version 2.26.1, an unauthenticated attacker who knows a user's email address and username can hijack the user's account by poisoning the link in the password reset notification message. A patch is available in version 2.26.1. As a workaround, define `$g_path` as appropriate in `config_inc.php`.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantisbt	Mantisbt	< 2.26.1

References

https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7055731d09ff12b2781410a372f790172e279744Patch
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-mcqj-7p29-9528Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=19381Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7055731d09ff12b2781410a372f790172e279744Patch
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/security/advisories/GHSA-mcqj-7p29-9528Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=19381Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23830?

How severe is CVE-2024-23830?

CVE-2024-23830 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23830?

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-2024-23830?

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Source: NVD / NIST