CVE-2017-5944

Name: CVE-2017-5944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-03T16:29:00.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5944 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.78%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/99381Third 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/99381Third 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-2017-5944?

How severe is CVE-2017-5944?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5944 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5944?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5944?

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Source: NVD / NIST