CVE-2014-4946 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 14 Jul 2014 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via mailbox names or flags in Horde IMP, 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-2014-4946?

CVE-2014-4946 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Horde Internet Mail Program (IMP) before 6.1.8, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 5.1.5, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) unspecified flags or (2) a mailbox name in the dynamic mailbox view.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4946?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Horde Groupware, Horde Internet Mail Program.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4946?

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-2014-4946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-4946, GHSA-ffjw-6mf8-2rj5.