CVE-2024-42009
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CVE-2024-42009 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Roundcube through 1.5.7 and 1.6.x through 1.6.7 allows a remote attacker to steal and send emails of a victim via a crafted e-mail message that abuses a Desanitization issue in message_body() in program/actions/mail/show.php.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 82.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Roundcube through 1.5.7 and 1.6.x through 1.6.7 allows a remote attacker to steal and send emails of a victim via a crafted e-mail message that abuses a Desanitization issue in message_body() in program/actions/mail/show.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Roundcube | Webmail | < 1.5.8 |
| Roundcube | Webmail | >= 1.6.0, < 1.6.8 |
References
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releasesRelease Notes
- https://sonarsource.com/blog/government-emails-at-risk-critical-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-roundcube-webmail/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-42009US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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