CVE-2025-2545 (GCVE-0-2025-2545)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-05 11:28 – Updated: 2025-11-03 19:45
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-05 12:22 UTC
CWE
- CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Practical Solutions | Request Tracker |
Affected:
0 , < 5.0.8
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2025-05-05 11:29
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