CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-42008: and moXSS vulnerabilities in Roundcube webmail

First published: Mon Aug 05 2024(Updated: )

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in rcmail_action_mail_get->run() in Roundcube through 1.5.7 and 1.6.x through 1.6.7 allows a remote attacker to steal and send emails of a victim via a malicious e-mail attachment served with a dangerous Content-Type header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Roundcube Webmail<1.5.8
Roundcube Webmail>=1.6.0<1.6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-42008?

    CVE-2024-42008 is classified as a critical severity Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-42008?

    To fix CVE-2024-42008, upgrade Roundcube to version 1.5.8 or 1.6.8 and above.

  • Which versions of Roundcube are affected by CVE-2024-42008?

    Versions of Roundcube from 1.5.7 and 1.6.0 to 1.6.7 are affected by CVE-2024-42008.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-42008?

    CVE-2024-42008 is associated with a Cross-Site Scripting attack that can allow attackers to steal emails.

  • Can CVE-2024-42008 lead to data theft?

    Yes, CVE-2024-42008 can lead to unauthorized access and theft of emails due to its exploitation capabilities.

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