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CVE-2017-5943: Request Tracker reveals CSRF tokens to attackers
CVE-2017-5943 · published 9 years ago
Summary
Versions of Request Tracker before 4.0.25, 4.2.14, and 4.4.2 can be tricked into disclosing the hidden codes used to stop forged web requests. An attacker who sends a specially crafted link can see these codes and then impersonate legitimate users. Update to the latest release or apply the vendor’s patch to stop the disclosure.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| bestpractical | request_tracker |
4.0.0 4.0.1 4.0.2 4.0.3 4.0.4 4.0.5 4.0.6 4.0.7 4.0.8 4.0.9 4.0.10 4.0.11 29 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.0.25, 4.2.x before 4.2.14, and 4.4.x before 4.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about cross-site request forgery (CSRF) verification toke...
Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.0.25, 4.2.x before 4.2.14, and 4.4.x before 4.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about cross-site request forgery (CSRF) verification tokens via a crafted URL.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3882 Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99384 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://forum.bestpractical.com/t/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt-2017-06-15/3201... Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published3 Jul 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-5943 · NVD
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