CVE-2025-52373

MEDIUM
Published Jul 21, 2025 Modified Aug 7, 2025 CWE-321

Description

Use of hardcoded cryptographic key in BlowFish.cpp in hMailServer 5.8.6 and 5.6.9-beta allows attacker to decrypt passwords used in database connections from hMailServer.ini config file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321

Affected Products

Vendor Product
hmailserver hmailserver
hmailserver hmailserver

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52373? +
Use of hardcoded cryptographic key in BlowFish.cpp in hMailServer 5.8.6 and 5.6.9-beta allows attacker to decrypt passwords used in database connections from hMailServer.ini config file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-52373? +
CVE-2025-52373 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52373? +
CVE-2025-52373 affects products from hmailserver, specifically: hmailserver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-52373? +
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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