CVE-2026-44228 Details
Description
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.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Request Tracker (RT) versions 6.0.0 and above, prior to 6.0.3. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user with permission to modify relevant data to inject JavaScript. The injected script executes when another user views the affected page, due to user-controlled data being rendered without proper HTML escaping.
Users are advised to upgrade to Request Tracker version 6.0.3, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/bestpractical/rt/releases/tag/rt-6.0.3 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/bestpractical/rt/security/advisories/GHSA-pfgp-5j8g-phgc | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| bestpractical request tracker | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.3 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |