#VU82259 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Request Tracker

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82259

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-211

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 by the application while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Request Tracker: 5.0.0 - 5.0.4

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External links
https://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.