Best Practical RT Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Search Functionality

Vulnerability

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Best Practical RT (Request Tracker) versions 4.4 through 4.4.7 and 5.0 through 5.0.7. This vulnerability allows for the injection of malicious parameters into a search URL, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's session.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to Best Practical RT version 4.4.8 or 5.0.8, both of which address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
1.9
impact
1.7
exploitability
6.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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