CVE-2026-44230: RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) 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 5.0.4 up to (but not including) 5.0.10, and 6.0.0 up to (but not including) 6.0.3 contain a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability where an attacker who can induce an authenticated RT user to visit a crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in that user's browser session. This issue has been fixed in versions 5.0.10 and 6.0.3.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
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 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bestpractical request tracker UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.4 and < 5.0.10 · >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.3

Fixed in: 5.0.10, 6.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.10 (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 5.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison request-tracker sudo apt install request-tracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.4> 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_5.0.4> 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-2026-44230?

request tracker: upgrade to 5.0.10, 6.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44230 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44230 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-2026-44230 affect?

CVE-2026-44230 affects request tracker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). RT is an open source, enterprise-grade issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 5.0.4 up to (but not including) 5.0.10, and 6.0.0 up to (but not including) 6.0.3 contain a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability where an attack

How urgent is CVE-2026-44230?

Priority 26/100. 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-2026-44228 MEDIUM 5.4 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

References

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