CVE-2025-2545 (GCVE-0-2025-2545)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-05 11:28 – Updated: 2025-11-03 19:45
VLAI?
Title
Deprecated 3DES cryptographic algorithm used by Request Tracker in emails encrypted with S/MIME
Summary
Vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions, LLC's Request Tracker prior to v5.0.8, where the Triple DES (3DES) cryptographic algorithm is used to protect emails sent with S/MIME encryption. Triple DES is considered obsolete and insecure due to its susceptibility to birthday attacks, which could compromise the confidentiality of encrypted messages.
Severity ?
2.3 (Low)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker Affected: 0 , < 5.0.8 (custom)
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Credits
Ángel González Berdasco
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