Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bestpractical | Request Tracker | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bestpractical/rt/releases/tag/rt-6.0.3Release Notes
- https://github.com/bestpractical/rt/security/advisories/GHSA-pfgp-5j8g-phgcVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44228?
CVE-2026-44228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2026-44228?
CVE-2026-44228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bestpractical Request Tracker.