PatchTheCVECVE-2006-0840: manage_user_page.php in Mantis 1.00rc4 and earlier does not properly handle a sort parameter containing a ' (q
CVE-2006-0840 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mantis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
manage_user_page.php in Mantis 1.00rc4 and earlier does not properly handle a sort parameter containing a ' (quote) character, which allows remote attackers to trigger a SQL error that may be repeatedly reported to a user who makes subsequent web accesses with the MANTIS_MANAGE_COOKIE cookie. NOTE: this issue might be the same as vector 2 in CVE-2005-4519.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-02-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-0840?
mantis: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0_rc4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-0840 being exploited?
CVE-2006-0840 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2006-0840 affect?
CVE-2006-0840 affects mantis. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). manage_user_page.php in Mantis 1.00rc4 and earlier does not properly handle a sort parameter containing a ' (quote) character, which allows remote attackers to trigger a SQL error that may be repeatedly reported to a user who makes subseque
How urgent is CVE-2006-0840?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference
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