CVE-2026-6841: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Best Practical Request Tracker
Request Tracker is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the "Page" parameter in GET requests. An attacker can craft a URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim’s browser. This vulnerability affects versions from 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and from 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6841 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Best Practical's Request Tracker product. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the "Page" parameter of GET requests, enabling execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. Affected versions include 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim's browser, which could lead to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts typical of reflected XSS vulnerabilities. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond opening a crafted URL. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or filtering on the "Page" parameter at the application or web server level to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious URLs can reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-6841: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Best Practical Request Tracker
Description
Request Tracker is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the "Page" parameter in GET requests. An attacker can craft a URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim’s browser. This vulnerability affects versions from 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and from 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6841 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Best Practical's Request Tracker product. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the "Page" parameter of GET requests, enabling execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. Affected versions include 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim's browser, which could lead to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts typical of reflected XSS vulnerabilities. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond opening a crafted URL. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or filtering on the "Page" parameter at the application or web server level to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious URLs can reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-PL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-22T07:09:40.481Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0efaa67b8e1438d0f2ed32
Added to database: 05/21/2026, 12:29:26 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:44:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 62
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