CVE-2025-68461KEV · OVERDUECWE-79

RoundCube Webmail Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.0th percentile for exploit probability.

224
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
27%
Percentile
98.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky XSS vulnerability lies in Roundcube Webmail, lurking within SVG files and ready to grab your attention! Think of it like inviting a magician to your party who insists on performing tricks with props you provided, only to pull out a hidden, mischievous surprise that leaves your guests in shock. That's what happens when the SVG's animate tag is exploited! An attacker could inject malicious scripts that run when users open an affected SVG. This could lead to data theft, session hijacking, or even unauthorized actions on behalf of the user—absolutely devastating consequences for both users and the trustworthiness of your webmail service!

Put simply

Think of it like inviting a magician to your party who insists on performing tricks with props you provided, only to pull out a hidden, mischievous surprise that leaves your guests in shock. That's what happens when the SVG's animate tag is exploited! This vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, simply by embedding malicious code in the SVG's animate tag. This gives them the ability to manipulate the user experience unapproved and potentially harmful ways.

What to do

An attacker could inject malicious scripts that run when users open an affected SVG. This could lead to data theft, session hijacking, or even unauthorized actions on behalf of the user—absolutely devastating consequences for both users and the trustworthiness of your webmail service! Update Roundcube Webmail to versions 1.5.12 or 1.6.12 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially when dealing with SVG files, to enhance security. Regular audits can help catch any sneaky vulnerabilities before they become a problem! You’ve got this! With these steps, you'll keep your webmail safe and secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.26842 · 98.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2025-12-18T05:00Z
KEV added
2026-02-20 · due 2026-03-13
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 13
    kev
  • 18 DEC 05:00Z
    Roundcube Webmail before 1.5.12 and 1.6 before 1.6.12 is prone to a Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the animate tag in an SVG document
    cvelistv5