CVE-2017-5944

8.8 HIGH

Published: July 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The dashboard subscription interface in Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.0.25, 4.2.x before 4.2.14, and 4.4.x before 4.4.2 might allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved search name.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3882

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99381

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://forum.bestpractical.com/t/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt-2017-06-15/32016

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3882

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99381

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://forum.bestpractical.com/t/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt-2017-06-15/32016

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.8%

85th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

bestpractical

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