CVE-2015-8793: XSS

Published Jan 29, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in program/include/rcmail.php in Roundcube before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mbox parameter in a mail task to the default URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2937.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Roundcube Webmail<=1.0.5
Roundcube Webmail=1.1.0
Roundcube Webmail=1.1.1

Event History

Jan 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8793?

CVE-2015-8793 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8793?

To fix CVE-2015-8793, you should update Roundcube to version 1.0.6 or 1.1.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Roundcube are affected by CVE-2015-8793?

CVE-2015-8793 affects Roundcube versions before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.2.

4

Can CVE-2015-8793 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2015-8793 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to data breaches.

5

Is user input safe if using the affected Roundcube versions?

No, user input is not safe and can be exploited in the affected versions of Roundcube due to the vulnerability.

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