CVE-2013-5587: XSS

Published Aug 23, 2013
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.0.13, when MakeClicky is configured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL in a ticket. NOTE: this issue has been SPLIT from CVE-2013-3371 due to different affected versions.

Affected Software

31 affected components
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
bestpractical RT=4.0.7-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.8
bestpractical RT=4.0.8-rc1
bestpractical RT=4.0.8-rc2
bestpractical RT=4.0.9
bestpractical RT=4.0.10
bestpractical RT=4.0.11
bestpractical RT=4.0.12

Remediation

Patch Available

http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2013-May/000226.html

Patch Available

http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2013-May/000227.html

Patch Available

http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2013-May/000228.html

Event History

Aug 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5587?

CVE-2013-5587 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5587?

To fix CVE-2013-5587, upgrade Request Tracker to version 4.0.13 or later.

3

What versions of Request Tracker are affected by CVE-2013-5587?

CVE-2013-5587 affects Request Tracker versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.12.

4

Can I exploit CVE-2013-5587 without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2013-5587 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication if the MakeClicky feature is configured.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5587 classified as?

CVE-2013-5587 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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