CVE-2017-5943

Name: CVE-2017-5943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-03T16:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.0
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.1
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.2
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.3
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.4
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.5
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.6
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.7
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.8
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.9
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.10
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.11
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.12
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.13
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.14
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.15
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.16
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.17
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.18
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.19
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.20
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.21
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.22
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.23
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.0.24
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.0
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.1
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.2
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.3
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.4
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.5
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.6
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.7
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.8
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.9
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.10
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.11
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.12
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.2.13
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.4.0
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	4.4.1

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3882Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forum.bestpractical.com/t/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt-2017-06-15/32016Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3882Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forum.bestpractical.com/t/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt-2017-06-15/32016Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5943?

How severe is CVE-2017-5943?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5943?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST