Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2026-44228: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bestpractical rt

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-44228cvecve-2026-44228cwe-79
Published: 07/20/2026 (07/20/2026, 17:34:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: bestpractical
Product: 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 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 v3.1

Score 5.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
bestpractical/rt
pkg:github/bestpractical/rt
Affected versions
<6.0.3 >=6.0.0

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/20/2026, 18:12:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability in bestpractical RT is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) issue affecting versions 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.0.3. It occurs because user-controlled data is rendered without proper HTML escaping, allowing an authenticated user with permission to inject JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of other users viewing the affected page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The issue has been addressed in version 6.0.3.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authenticated access and permission to set the relevant data can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user session information or manipulation of displayed content. There is no impact on availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Upgrade RT to version 6.0.3 or later, where this stored XSS vulnerability has been fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly stated in the vendor advisory, but the fix is included in version 6.0.3.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

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: 6a5e61922a4a8d59897a505b

Added to database: 07/20/2026, 17:57:38 UTC

Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:12:39 UTC

Last updated: 07/21/2026, 05:14:59 UTC

Views: 11

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses