CVE-2026-44230: RT: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in search results chart

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 6 July 2026

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RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 5.0.4 up to (but not including) 5.0.10, and 6.0.0 up to (but not including) 6.0.3 contain a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability where an attacker who can induce an authenticated RT user to visit a crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in that user's browser session. This issue has been fixed in versions 5.0.10 and 6.0.3.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/request-tracker5<=5.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u2
5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u55.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u65.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u35.0.10+dfsg-3
bestpractical Request Tracker>=5.0.4<5.0.10
bestpractical Request Tracker>=6.0.0<6.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/request-tracker5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u5Fixed in 5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u6Fixed in 5.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u3Fixed in 5.0.10+dfsg-3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade RT to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.10
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade RT to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.3

Event History

Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:35 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44230?

CVE-2026-44230 has a medium severity rating of 6.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44230?

To fix CVE-2026-44230, upgrade to Request Tracker versions 5.0.10 or 6.0.3 and above.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44230?

CVE-2026-44230 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Request Tracker are affected by CVE-2026-44230?

CVE-2026-44230 affects Request Tracker versions 5.0.4 up to but not including 5.0.10, and 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.0.3.

5

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2026-44230?

No, CVE-2026-44230 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.

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