CVE-2003-0499 describes a vulnerability in Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier, where the database password is stored in cleartext within a world-readable configuration file. This allows local users to gain unauthorized access and perform database operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.6, indicating low severity, with a local attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.17.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.