CVE-2021-44025: XSS

Published Nov 19, 2021
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Updated

Roundcube before 1.3.17 and 1.4.x before 1.4.12 is prone to XSS in handling an attachment's filename extension when displaying a MIME type warning message.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/roundcube
1.3.17+dfsg.1-1~deb10u21.3.17+dfsg.1-1~deb10u31.4.14+dfsg.1-1~deb11u11.4.13+dfsg.1-1~deb11u11.6.3+dfsg-1~deb12u11.6.4+dfsg-1
Roundcube Webmail<1.3.17
Roundcube Webmail>=1.4.0<1.4.12
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Nov 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44025?

CVE-2021-44025 is a vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail before version 1.3.17 and 1.4.x before version 1.4.12 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44025?

CVE-2021-44025 has a severity score of 6.1, making it a medium-level vulnerability.

3

How does CVE-2021-44025 work?

CVE-2021-44025 occurs when Roundcube Webmail fails to properly handle an attachment's filename extension, leading to potential XSS attacks when displaying a MIME type warning message.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-44025?

CVE-2021-44025 affects Roundcube Webmail versions prior to 1.3.17 and versions 1.4.0 to 1.4.12.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-44025?

To mitigate CVE-2021-44025, it is recommended to update Roundcube Webmail to version 1.3.17 or higher for versions prior to 1.4.0, and to version 1.4.12 or higher for versions 1.4.0 to 1.4.12.

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