Cannot create filter for multiple projects all issues in version "Released Versions"

I need to create a single filter that shows all issues for multiple projects that were reported agaginat (now) Released Versions. This is in order to display a two dimensional portlet showing Projects / Issue types for our execs (who are not Jira experts).
I start with a new search and Version is an available criteria.
I select one project and select Released Versions form the Version menu. All ok so far.
I then use ctrl key and select an additional project.
The Version selct menu dissapears from the search panel and when I click Save this search in All Released versions no longer is included in the serach criteria description. I ended up having to create 11 different project specific filters and then set up 1 portlet for each.
Even though different projects have different release version values, would think that the generic "Released Versions" should be useable.
Enhancement? Upcoming fix? Thanks! – Alix