Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Affecting request-tracker5 package, versions <5.0.5+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm2
Threat Intelligence
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- published6 Jul 2026
- disclosed20 Jul 2026
Introduced: 6 Jul 2026
CVE-2026-44229 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Ubuntu:24.04 request-tracker5 to version 5.0.5+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream request-tracker5 package and not the request-tracker5 package as distributed by Ubuntu.
See How to fix? for Ubuntu:24.04 relevant fixed versions and status.
RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 5.0.0 and 6.0.0 and above, prior to both 5.0.10 and 6.0.3 contain a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability where uploaded content is served inline rather than as an attachment. An authenticated user who can upload content can include JavaScript in the upload that will execute in the browser session of any RT user who later views or downloads it. This issue has been fixed in versions 5.0.10 and 6.0.3.