CVE-2006-5878: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability in Trac
Summary
CVE-2006-5878: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Edgewall Trac 0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as other users via unknown vectors. Affects trac versions < 0.11. Fixed in 0.11. How to fix ↓
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- trac · Debian:13
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Background
Trac is an open-source project management and issue tracking system written in Python. It provides a web-based interface for managing software development projects. Trac versions 0.10 and earlier are affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as other users through unknown vectors.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in Trac 0.10 and earlier enables attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions without their consent. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform actions on behalf of the victim user, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or privilege escalation. The exact vectors through which the attack can be carried out are not specified in the available information.
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
0.11
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
No specific workaround is mentioned in the available information. However, users who cannot immediately upgrade to Trac 0.11 or later should consider implementing additional security measures, such as enforcing strict access controls, using strong authentication mechanisms, and regularly monitoring and auditing system activity.
Conclusion
The Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Trac 0.10 and earlier poses a risk of unauthorized actions being performed by attackers on behalf of authenticated users. It is recommended to upgrade to Trac 0.11 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Users who cannot immediately upgrade should implement additional security measures and regularly monitor their system for any suspicious activity. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks the victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated.
The CSRF vulnerability in Trac can be exploited by remote attackers through unknown vectors. The exact details of the attack vectors are not provided.
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of other users, potentially leading to data manipulation, unauthorized access, or privilege escalation.
Yes, upgrading to Trac version 0.11 or later fixes this vulnerability. The Trac development team has addressed this issue in the 0.11 release.
While no specific workaround is mentioned, users who cannot immediately upgrade to Trac 0.11 or later should consider implementing additional security measures, such as strict access controls, strong authentication mechanisms, and regular monitoring and auditing.
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