CVE-2025-31501

Name: CVE-2025-31501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-28T18:15:26.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31501 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Best Practical RT (Request Tracker) 5.0 through 5.0.7 allows XSS via JavaScript injection in an RT permalink.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Best Practical RT (Request Tracker) 5.0 through 5.0.7 allows XSS via JavaScript injection in an RT permalink.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.8
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.8

References

https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/5.0.8Release Notes
https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/index.htmlRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31501?

Best Practical RT (Request Tracker) 5.0 through 5.0.7 allows XSS via JavaScript injection in an RT permalink.

How severe is CVE-2025-31501?

CVE-2025-31501 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31501?

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-2025-31501?

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Source: NVD / NIST