CVE-2026-44227: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bestpractical rt
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 reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker who can induce an authenticated RT user to visit a crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in that user's browser session. There are no effective workarounds. Avoid following untrusted RT URLs. This issue has been fixed in version 6.0.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-44227 affects bestpractical rt, an open source issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 6.0.0 and above prior to 6.0.3 contain a reflected XSS flaw (CWE-79) that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser by inducing them to visit a crafted URL. This can lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability is resolved in version 6.0.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's session, potentially leading to information disclosure or session compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected installations to version 6.0.3 or later where the vulnerability is fixed. There are no effective workarounds; users should avoid clicking on untrusted or suspicious URLs targeting the rt system until patched.
CVE-2026-44227: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bestpractical rt
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 reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker who can induce an authenticated RT user to visit a crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in that user's browser session. There are no effective workarounds. Avoid following untrusted RT URLs. This issue has been fixed in version 6.0.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-44227 affects bestpractical rt, an open source issue and ticket tracking system. Versions 6.0.0 and above prior to 6.0.3 contain a reflected XSS flaw (CWE-79) that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser by inducing them to visit a crafted URL. This can lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability is resolved in version 6.0.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's session, potentially leading to information disclosure or session compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected installations to version 6.0.3 or later where the vulnerability is fixed. There are no effective workarounds; users should avoid clicking on untrusted or suspicious URLs targeting the rt system until patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T15:42:40.518Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e61922a4a8d59897a5056
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 17:57:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:12:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 07:04:45 UTC
Views: 11
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