CVE-2025-2545 — Deprecated 3DES cryptographic algorithm used by Request Tracker in emails encrypted with S/MIME

Description (CNA)

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.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
Best Practical Solutions / Request Tracker	affected 0 before 5.0.8

CWE

CWE-327

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cryptographic-algorithm-not-recommended-request-tracker-best-practical

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

No English description supplied.

No references supplied.

CVE

No English description supplied.

https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/4.4.8
https://docs.bestpractical.com/release-notes/rt/5.0.8
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00009.html