What is the severity of CVE-2025-2545?

CVE-2025-2545 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential related to obsolete cryptographic practices.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2545?

To fix CVE-2025-2545, upgrade to a version of Request Tracker that uses stronger, recommended encryption algorithms.

What impact does CVE-2025-2545 have on my data security?

CVE-2025-2545 can lead to unauthorized access to encrypted S/MIME emails, compromising the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Which versions of Request Tracker are affected by CVE-2025-2545?

CVE-2025-2545 affects Best Practical Solutions' Request Tracker version 5.0.7 where Triple DES is utilized.

Is Triple DES encryption still safe to use as per CVE-2025-2545?

No, as stated in CVE-2025-2545, Triple DES is considered obsolete and is subject to vulnerabilities such as birthday attacks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-2545

low

2.3

CWE

327

5/5/2025

CVE-2025-2545: Cryptographic algorithm not recommended in Request Tracker by Best Practical Solutions

First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions, LLC's Request Tracker v5.0.7, where the Triple DES (3DES) cryptographic algorithm is used within SMIME code to encrypt S/MIME emails. Triple DES is considered obsolete and insecure due to its susceptibility to birthday attacks, which could compromise the confidentiality of encrypted messages.

Credit: cve-coordination@incibe.es

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Request Tracker

Remedy

The vulnerability has been fixed by the Best Practical Solutions, LLC team in version 5.0.8.

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Reference Links

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cryptographic-algorithm-not-recommended-request-tracker-best-practical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2545?
CVE-2025-2545 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential related to obsolete cryptographic practices.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2545?
To fix CVE-2025-2545, upgrade to a version of Request Tracker that uses stronger, recommended encryption algorithms.
What impact does CVE-2025-2545 have on my data security?
CVE-2025-2545 can lead to unauthorized access to encrypted S/MIME emails, compromising the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Which versions of Request Tracker are affected by CVE-2025-2545?
CVE-2025-2545 affects Best Practical Solutions' Request Tracker version 5.0.7 where Triple DES is utilized.
Is Triple DES encryption still safe to use as per CVE-2025-2545?
No, as stated in CVE-2025-2545, Triple DES is considered obsolete and is subject to vulnerabilities such as birthday attacks.

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