CVE-2026-44655
CWE-79Published: May 28, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026
Official Description
Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. From 1.3.0 to 2.28.1, unescaped Project Name allows an attacker that can set it (which typically requires manager or administrator access level) to inject HTML in Move Attachments admin page. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.28.2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44655 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44655 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts