low
2.6
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5587: XSS

First published: Fri Aug 23 2013(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc3
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc4
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc5
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc6
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc7
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.0-rc8
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.1-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.1-rc2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.2-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.2-rc2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.3
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.3-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.3-rc2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.4
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.5
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.5-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.6
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.7
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.7-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.8
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.8-rc1
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.8-rc2
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.9
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.10
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.11
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker=4.0.12

Remedy

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

Remedy

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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5587?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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