CVE-2024-41959: mailcow\ XSS — Fix

Description

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. An unauthenticated attacker can inject a JavaScript payload into the API logs. This payload is executed whenever the API logs page is viewed, potentially allowing an attacker to run malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mailcow	mailcow\	< 2024-07

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized/commit/66aa28b5de282fc037e0d2f02fbdc84539b614a1

Other References

https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized/security/advisories/GHSA-v3r3-8f69-ph29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41959? +

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. An unauthenticated attacker can inject a JavaScript payload into the API logs. This payload is executed whenever the API logs page is viewed, potentially allowing an attacker to run malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41959? +

CVE-2024-41959 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41959? +

CVE-2024-41959 affects products from mailcow, specifically: mailcow\. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41959? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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