Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an XSS issue in Redmine versions before 2.6.2. An attacker could inject script or HTML through flash message rendering, potentially affecting users who view crafted content. The bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit prevalence, or detailed prerequisites. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running Redmine before 2.6.2, especially instances reachable by untrusted users. The bundle lists no CPEs and gives incomplete affected-version metadata beyond Redmine before 2.6.2. Treat this as a maintenance-priority web application risk, not a confirmed emergency. Upgrade or verify fixed versions during the next security patch window, faster for internet-facing Redmine used by external parties. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Redmine to a release containing the 2.6.2 or 3.0.0 fix.; Check Redmine security advisories and changelog for the supported upgrade path.; Limit access to exposed Redmine instances until upgrade status is confirmed..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/repository/entry/tags/2.6.2/doc/CHANGELOGCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.redmine.org/issues/19117CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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