CVE-2025-65318: Critical severity Canary Mail Canary Mail vulnerability

Published Dec 16, 2025
·
Updated

When using the attachment interaction functionality, Canary Mail 5.1.40 and below saves documents to a file system without a Mark-of-the-Web tag, which allows attackers to bypass the built-in file protection mechanisms of both Windows OS and third-party software.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Canary Mail Canary Mail<5.1.40
Canarymail Canary Mail Windows<=5.1.40

Event History

Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-65318?

CVE-2025-65318 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass file protection mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-65318?

To fix CVE-2025-65318, users should upgrade to a version of Canary Mail above 5.1.40.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-65318?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-65318 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive documents due to the lack of a Mark-of-the-Web tag.

4

Which versions of Canary Mail are affected by CVE-2025-65318?

CVE-2025-65318 affects Canary Mail versions 5.1.40 and below.

5

What is the Mark-of-the-Web tag in relation to CVE-2025-65318?

The Mark-of-the-Web tag is a security feature that helps identify documents downloaded from the internet and applies file protection measures, which are bypassed in CVE-2025-65318.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203