CVE-2008-2951: Open redirect vulnerability in the search script in Trac before 0.10.5 allows remote attackers to redirect...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2951 is an open redirect in Trac before 0.10.5. An attacker could craft a Trac search link that sends a user to another website, making phishing more convincing. It does not indicate direct server compromise or data theft by itself. Exposure is most likely where an organization still runs Trac versions earlier than 0.10.5, especially if reachable by users or the internet. Modern deployments are unlikely to be affected unless they are legacy or pinned to old packages. Treat this as a legacy phishing-enablement issue. Prioritize remediation if old Trac is still user-facing, but it is lower urgency than vulnerabilities enabling server takeover or data access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Trac instances older than 0.10.5 to a fixed or currently supported version.; Check the Trac changelog and vendor package advisories for exact fixed package versions.; Place legacy Trac behind trusted access controls if immediate upgrade is not possible..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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