CVE-2023-48380 Softnext Mail SQR Expert - Command Injection

High 7.4 Published 15 Dec 2023 Updated 21 May 2025

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands via insufficient input filtering in Softnext Mail SQR Expert.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-48380?

CVE-2023-48380 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Softnext Mail SQR Expert , published on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Softnext Mail SQR Expert is an email management platform, it has insufficient filtering for a special character within a spcific function. A remote attacker authenticated as a localhost can exploit this vulnerability to perform command injection attacks, to execute arbitrary system command, manipulate system or disrupt service.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48380?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softnext Mail Sqr Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48380?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48380 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-48380 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48380 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f68-68mm-w72g.