CVE-2008-3331: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in return_dynamic_filters.php in Mantis before 1.1.2 allows remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-3331?

mantis: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-3331 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3331 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-3331 affect?

CVE-2008-3331 affects mantis. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in return_dynamic_filters.php in Mantis before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filter_target parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-3331?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-3331 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting mantis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in return_dynamic_filters.php in Mantis before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filter_target parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mantis

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-07-27 23:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mantis mantis UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1 · 0.9 · 0.9.0 · 0.9.1 · 0.10 · 0.10.0 · 0.10.1 · 0.10.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mantis || rpm -q mantis || mantis --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mantis

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mantis

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mantis Bug Tracker 1.1.1 - Code Execution / Cross-Site Scripting / Cross-Site Request Forgery

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-3331?

mantis: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3331 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3331 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-2008-3331 affect?

CVE-2008-3331 affects mantis. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in return_dynamic_filters.php in Mantis before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filter_target parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3331?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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