CVE-2015-5381 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _mbox parameter in Roundcube Webmail, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-5381?
CVE-2015-5381 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail, published on 23 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in program/include/rcmail.php in Roundcube Webmail 1.1.x before 1.1.2 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-2015-5381?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Roundcube Roundcube Webmail, Roundcube Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5381?
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-2015-5381 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5381 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Roundcube Webmail
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-5381, GHSA-875m-3rwh-hhhp.