CVE-2021-36580: Medium severity IceWarp Mail Server vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2023
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Updated

Open Redirect vulnerability exists in IceWarp MailServer IceWarp Server Deep Castle 2 Update 1 (13.0.1.2) via the referer parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IceWarp Mail Server<13.0.1.2
IceWarp IceWarp Server<13.0.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IceWarp MailServer / IceWarp Server Deep Castle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.1.2
  2. Configuration

    Mitigate the open redirect by validating and sanitizing the referer parameter and only allowing redirects to whitelisted/approved targets.

    IceWarp MailServer / IceWarp Server Deep Castle referer parameter handling = Validate/sanitize the referer parameter and restrict redirects to permitted destinations

Event History

Jul 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36580?

CVE-2021-36580 is an Open Redirect vulnerability that exists in IceWarp MailServer IceWarp Server Deep Castle 2 Update 1 (13.0.1.2) via the referer parameter.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-36580?

CVE-2021-36580 has a severity level of 6.1 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36580?

IceWarp Server and IceWarp Mail Server versions up to 13.0.1.2 are affected by CVE-2021-36580.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-36580?

Apply the latest security patch or update to IceWarp Server and IceWarp Mail Server to fix CVE-2021-36580.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36580?

More information about CVE-2021-36580 can be found at the following references: [https://medium.com/@rohitgautam26/cve-2021-36580-69219798231c](https://medium.com/@rohitgautam26/cve-2021-36580-69219798231c), [http://mail.ziyan.com](http://mail.ziyan.com), [http://icewarp.com](http://icewarp.com).

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