CVE-2023-48974

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the…

Critical · published February 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty script can escalate privileges on Axigen WebMail, putting sensitive data at risk. This isn’t just a glitch; it’s a vulnerability you definitely want to tackle! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the cashier can suddenly become the chef just by slipping a note underneath the counter—wrong orders and chaos ensue! An attacker could gain unauthorized access, manipulate sensitive information, or even take over user accounts, leading to absolutely devastating consequences. This vulnerability opens the door to significant security breaches that could compromise user data and trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the cashier can suddenly become the chef just by slipping a note underneath the counter—wrong orders and chaos ensue! This Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the serverName_input parameter, enabling privilege escalation on versions prior to 10.3.3.61.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access, manipulate sensitive information, or even take over user accounts, leading to absolutely devastating consequences. This vulnerability opens the door to significant security breaches that could compromise user data and trust. Immediately upgrade to Axigen WebMail version 10.3.3.61 or later. Additionally, review input validation and ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized to prevent such attacks in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to sealing off this vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02962 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2024-02-08T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 00:00Z
    Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the…
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