CVE-2026-44230: RT: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in search results chart
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/request-tracker5to 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 - Upgrade
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RTto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.0.10 - Upgrade
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RTto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44230?
CVE-2026-44230 has a medium severity rating of 6.1.
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.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44230?
CVE-2026-44230 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2026-44230?
No, CVE-2026-44230 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.