CVE-2012-4730: Low severity bestpractical RT vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2012
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Updated

Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8 allows remote authenticated users with ModifySelf or AdminUser privileges to inject arbitrary email headers and conduct phishing attacks or obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

67 affected components
bestpractical RT=3.8.0
bestpractical RT=3.8.0-preflight1
bestpractical RT=3.8.0-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.0-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.0-rc3
bestpractical RT=3.8.1
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-preflight0
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-rc3
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-rc4
bestpractical RT=3.8.1-rc5
bestpractical RT=3.8.2
bestpractical RT=3.8.2-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.2-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.3
bestpractical RT=3.8.3-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.3-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.4
bestpractical RT=3.8.4-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.5
bestpractical RT=3.8.6
bestpractical RT=3.8.6-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.7
bestpractical RT=3.8.7-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.8
bestpractical RT=3.8.8-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.8-rc3
bestpractical RT=3.8.8-rc4
bestpractical RT=3.8.9
bestpractical RT=3.8.9-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.9-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.9-rc3
bestpractical RT=3.8.10
bestpractical RT=3.8.10-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.11
bestpractical RT=3.8.11-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.11-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.12
bestpractical RT=3.8.13-rc1
bestpractical RT=3.8.13-rc2
bestpractical RT=3.8.14-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.0
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc2
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc3
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc4
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc5
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc6
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc7
bestpractical RT=4.0.0-rc8
bestpractical RT=4.0.1
bestpractical RT=4.0.1-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.1-rc2
bestpractical RT=4.0.2
bestpractical RT=4.0.2-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.2-rc2
bestpractical RT=4.0.3
bestpractical RT=4.0.3-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.3-rc2
bestpractical RT=4.0.4
bestpractical RT=4.0.5
bestpractical RT=4.0.5-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.6
bestpractical RT=4.0.7-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.8-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.8-rc2

Event History

Nov 11, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4730?

CVE-2012-4730 has a high severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary email headers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4730?

To fix CVE-2012-4730, upgrade to Request Tracker versions 3.8.15 or 4.0.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4730?

CVE-2012-4730 affects users with ModifySelf or AdminUser privileges in Request Tracker versions before 3.8.15 and 4.0.8.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2012-4730 enable?

CVE-2012-4730 can enable phishing attacks or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

When was CVE-2012-4730 disclosed?

CVE-2012-4730 was disclosed in October 2012.

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