CVE-2017-8114

Name: CVE-2017-8114
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-29T19:59:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8114 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Roundcube Webmail allows arbitrary password resets by authenticated users. This affects versions before 1.0.11, 1.1.x before 1.1.9, and 1.2.x before 1.2.5. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Roundcube Webmail allows arbitrary password resets by authenticated users. This affects versions before 1.0.11, 1.1.x before 1.1.9, and 1.2.x before 1.2.5. The problem is caused by an improperly restricted exec call in the virtualmin and sasl drivers of the password plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Roundcube	Webmail	< 1.0.11
Roundcube	Webmail	>= 1.1.0, < 1.1.9
Roundcube	Webmail	>= 1.2.0, < 1.2.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ilsani/rd/tree/master/security-advisories/web/roundcube/cve-2017-8114Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://roundcube.net/news/2017/04/28/security-updates-1.2.5-1.1.9-and-1.0.11Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-11Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ilsani/rd/tree/master/security-advisories/web/roundcube/cve-2017-8114Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://roundcube.net/news/2017/04/28/security-updates-1.2.5-1.1.9-and-1.0.11Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-11Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8114?

How severe is CVE-2017-8114?

CVE-2017-8114 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8114?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST