How severe is CVE-2015-5475?

CVE-2015-5475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5475?

CVE-2015-5475 affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5475?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-5475 published?

CVE-2015-5475 was published on 2015-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5475

CVE-2015-5475 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Request Tracker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bestpractical Request Tracker
Published: 2015-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.2.12 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the (1) user and (2) group rights management pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5475?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Request Tracker (RT) 4.x before 4.2.12 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the (1) user and (2) group rights management pages.
How severe is CVE-2015-5475?: CVE-2015-5475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5475?: CVE-2015-5475 affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5475?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5475 published?: CVE-2015-5475 was published on 2015-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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