CVE-2023-48974 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 8 Feb 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the serverName_input parameter in Axigen WebMail, leading to privilege escalation.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2023-48974?

CVE-2023-48974 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2024. 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 vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the serverName_input parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Axigen Axigen Mail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2023-48974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hfp-g5cj-92p6.