Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-62520?

CVE-2025-62520 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 5.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-62520?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-62520. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-62520?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

PHP CVE-2025-62520

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-62520?

CVE-2025-62520 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

MEDIUM

Improper Authorization (CWE-285)

2025-11-04 security-advisories@github.com

PHP Authentication Bypass Mantisbt

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Nov 10, 2025 - 17:55 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Nov 04, 2025 - 22:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. In versions 2.27.1 and below, due to insufficient access-level checks, any non-admin user with access to manage_config_columns_page.php can use the Copy From action to retrieve the columns configuration from a private project they have no access to. This issue is fixed in version 2.27.2.

AnalysisAI

Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285. Mantis Bug Tracker (MantisBT) is an open source issue tracker. In versions 2.27.1 and below, due to insufficient access-level checks, any non-admin user with access to manage_config_columns_page.php can use the Copy From action to retrieve the columns configuration from a private project they have no access to. This issue is fixed in version 2.27.2. Affected products include: Mantisbt. Version information: version 2.27.2..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.