#VU41577 Cross-site scripting in IMail Server - CVE-2014-3878
Vulnerability identifier: #VU41577
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
IMail Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Ipswitch
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in the web client interface in Ipswitch IMail Server 12.3 and 12.4, possibly before 12.4.1.15, when processing (1) the Name field in an add new contact action in the Contacts section or unspecified vectors in (2) an Add Group task in the Contacts section, (3) an add new event action in the Calendar section, or (4) the Task section. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
IMail Server: 12.3 - 12.4
External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126948/IPSwitch-IMail-12.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/19
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33633
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67830
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030335
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
