CVE-2022-39258: mailcow-dockerized critical information misrepresentation can lead to phishing attacks through Swagger UI

Published Sep 27, 2022
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Updated

mailcow is a mailserver suite. A vulnerability innversions prior to 2022-09 allows an attacker to craft a custom Swagger API template to spoof Authorize links. This could redirect a victim to an attacker controller place to steal Swagger authorization credentials or create a phishing page to steal other information. The issue has been fixed with the 2022-09 mailcow Mootember Update. As a workaround, one may delete the Swapper API Documentation from their e-mail server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mailcow Mailcow\<2022-09

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade mailcow-dockerized to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 2022-09 mailcow Mootember Update

Event History

Sep 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39258?

The severity of CVE-2022-39258 is high with a CVSS score of 8.2.

2

How does CVE-2022-39258 affect mailcow?

CVE-2022-39258 affects mailcow versions prior to 2022-09.

3

What is the vulnerability in mailcow?

The vulnerability in mailcow allows an attacker to craft a custom Swagger API template to spoof Authorize links.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-39258?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-39258 by redirecting a victim to an attacker-controlled place to steal Swagger authorization credentials or create a phishing page to steal information.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2022-39258?

Yes, fixes for CVE-2022-39258 are available in versions from 2022-09 onwards of mailcow.

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