CVE-2011-2937 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _mbox parameter in Roundcube Webmail, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-2937?
CVE-2011-2937 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail, published on 21 Sep 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UI messages functionality in Roundcube Webmail before 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _mbox parameter to the default URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2937?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Roundcube Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2937?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2011-2937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Roundcube Webmail
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-2937, GHSA-c8f2-q59w-gpfp.