MantisBT: SOAP API Authentication Bypass with Privilege Escalation to Administrator

Date Jul 15, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal Critical vendor advisory
Vendor / Product Composer ยท mantisbt/mantisbt
CVE CVE-2026-47156
Critical vendor advisory CVE-2026-47156

Summary

MantisBT: SOAP API Authentication Bypass with Privilege Escalation to Administrator

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for mantisbt/mantisbt. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether mantisbt/mantisbt is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.3.

Sources

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