How severe is CVE-2026-6841?

CVE-2026-6841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-6841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-6841?

CVE-2026-6841 affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6841?

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

Does CVE-2026-6841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31269.

When was CVE-2026-6841 published?

CVE-2026-6841 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6841

CVE-2026-6841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Request Tracker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31269
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bestpractical Request Tracker
Published: 2026-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Request Tracker is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the "Page" parameter in GET requests. An attacker can craft a URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim’s browser. This vulnerability affects versions from 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and from 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6841?: Request Tracker is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the "Page" parameter in GET requests. An attacker can craft a URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim’s browser. This vulnerability affects versions from 5.0.4 up to 5.0.9 and from 6.0.0 up to 6.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-6841?: CVE-2026-6841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-6841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-6841?: CVE-2026-6841 affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-6841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31269.
When was CVE-2026-6841 published?: CVE-2026-6841 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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