CVE-2026-6841: Reflected XSS in Request Tracker

Published May 21, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 6 July 2026

Other sources

Request Tracker is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the "Page" parameter in GET requests. An attacker can craft a URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim’s browser.

Launchpad

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Best Practical Request Tracker>=5.0.4<=5.0.9, >=6.0.0<=6.0.2
bestpractical Request Tracker>=5.0.4<5.0.10
bestpractical Request Tracker>=6.0.0<6.0.3
debian/request-tracker4<=4.4.4+dfsg-2+deb11u3, <=4.4.4+dfsg-2+deb11u5, <=4.4.6+dfsg-1.1+deb12u3
4.4.6+dfsg-1.1+deb12u4
debian/request-tracker5<=5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u5, <=5.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u2
5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u65.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u35.0.10+dfsg-3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/request-tracker4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.6+dfsg-1.1+deb12u4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.0.3+dfsg-3~deb12u6Fixed in 5.0.7+dfsg-4+deb13u3Fixed in 5.0.10+dfsg-3

Event History

May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:35 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6841?

CVE-2026-6841 has a medium severity score of 5.1 according to the CVSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6841?

To fix CVE-2026-6841, upgrade Request Tracker from version 5.0.9 to the latest version.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-6841?

CVE-2026-6841 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What is affected by CVE-2026-6841?

CVE-2026-6841 affects Request Tracker versions from 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2026-6841?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-6841 by crafting a malicious URL that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser when accessed.

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