CVE-2026-44228: RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44228 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting request tracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: bestpractical

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bestpractical request tracker UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.3

Fixed in: 6.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy request-tracker || rpm -q request-tracker || request-tracker --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade request-tracker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade request-tracker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison request-tracker sudo apt install request-tracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold request-tracker

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list request-tracker sudo dnf downgrade request-tracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add request-tracker

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44228?

request tracker: upgrade to 6.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44228 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44228 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-44228 affect?

CVE-2026-44228 affects request tracker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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 escapin

How urgent is CVE-2026-44228?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44231 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system
CVE-2026-44227 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system
CVE-2026-44230 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system
CVE-2026-44229 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system

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