CVE-2026-44228: RT: Stored Cross-Site Scripting via insufficient template escaping
RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 6.0.0 and above, prior to 6.0.3, contain a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, where user-controlled data is rendered without proper HTML escaping. An authenticated user with permission to set the relevant data can inject JavaScript that executes when another RT user views the affected page. This issue has been fixed in version 6.0.3.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
RTto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44228?
CVE-2026-44228 has a medium severity level of 5.4.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44228?
To fix CVE-2026-44228, upgrade RT to version 6.0.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44228?
CVE-2026-44228 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-44228?
Authenticated users with permission to set specific templates in RT versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.2 are affected by CVE-2026-44228.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-44228?
CVE-2026-44228 allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of another user's session.