A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Alt-N MDaemon (Mail Server Software) (unknown version). This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Attachment Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename as part of a Email Message leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.

The weakness was released 12/17/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-19497 since 12/02/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/12/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-270502, VDB-270539, VDB-271351 and VDB-271491.

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• Mail Server Software

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• Alt-N

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• MDaemon

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