CVE-2025-14499 IceWarp gmaps Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Remote attackers can bypass authentication via XSS in IceWarp gmaps, requiring user interaction to execute arbitrary scripts.
- 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-2025-14499?
CVE-2025-14499 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IceWarp, published on 23 Dec 2025. 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
IceWarp gmaps Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of IceWarp. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of a parameter passed to the gmaps webpage. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-25441.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14499?
How do I fix CVE-2025-14499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14499 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-2025-14499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14499 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg3h-xcrg-r6h9.