CVE-2008-3328: Trac Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2008-3328: Trac Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affects trac versions < 0.10.5. Fixed in 0.10.5. How to fix ↓
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- trac · Debian:13
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Background
Trac is a wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. It provides a web-based interface for managing project documentation, bug tracking, and version control. Trac is written in Python and is available on the Python Package Index (PyPI). The vulnerability in Trac before version 0.10.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through the wiki engine, leading to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trac allows remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML into the wiki engine. This can be exploited through unknown vectors, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. The specific details of the attack vectors are not disclosed in the vulnerability report.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 1.6.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "trac==1.6.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
0.10.5
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "trac==0.10.5"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workaround is mentioned in the vulnerability report. However, as a general best practice, users can implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks. This involves sanitizing user input and encoding output to ensure that any potentially malicious scripts or HTML are rendered harmless.
Conclusion
The Trac Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML into the wiki engine of Trac. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade Trac to version 0.10.5 or later. Users can also implement input validation and output encoding as a general best practice to prevent XSS attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Trac is a wiki and issue tracking system used for software development projects. It provides a web-based interface for managing project documentation, bug tracking, and version control.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML into trusted websites. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
The specific vectors for exploiting the Trac XSS vulnerability are not disclosed in the vulnerability report. However, it generally involves injecting malicious web script or HTML through the wiki engine of Trac.
Yes, upgrading Trac to version 0.10.5 or later includes the necessary patches to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.
While no specific workaround is mentioned in the vulnerability report, implementing input validation and output encoding can help prevent XSS attacks in general.
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