Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail
CVE-2020-35730

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Roundcube

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 December 2020

Badges

πŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 69%πŸ¦… CISA Reported

What is CVE-2020-35730?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Roundcube Webmail prior to version 1.2.13, 1.3.16, and 1.4.10. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the application by sending a specially crafted plain text email containing JavaScript code. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of link references in the rcube_string_replacer.php file, which can lead to arbitrary script execution in the context of the user's session. It is crucial for users to upgrade to a secure version to mitigate potential risks.

CISA has reported CVE-2020-35730

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2020-35730 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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References

EPSS Score

69% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • πŸ¦…

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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