Vulnerability identifier: #VU82257

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41260

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Request Tracker
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Best Practical Solutions

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in the response messages returned
from requests sent via the mail-gateway REST interface. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Request Tracker: 5.0.0 - 5.0.4, 4.4.0 - 4.4.6, 4.2.0 - 4.2.17, 4.1.5 - 4.1.23, 4.0.0 - 4.0.25

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External links
http://github.com/bestpractical/rt/releases/tag/rt-4.4.7
http://github.com/bestpractical/rt/releases/tag/rt-5.0.5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.