CVE-2026-39179 in SOGo
Summary
by MITRE • 07/09/2026
A SQL injection vulnerability in SOGo before 5.12.7 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL statements via the newPassword parameter in the password change functionality.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/09/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the SOGo groupware platform affecting versions prior to 5.12.7. The issue specifically resides within the password change functionality where the newPassword parameter is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. An authenticated attacker with access to a valid user account can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input in the newPassword field that gets directly executed as sql commands against the underlying database system. This creates a significant risk of data compromise, unauthorized access to user credentials, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure where SOGo is deployed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter binding practices within the application's password change routine. When users attempt to modify their passwords through the web interface, the system fails to properly escape or parameterize the newPassword value before incorporating it into sql statements. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass normal authentication checks and execute arbitrary database operations. The vulnerability is classified as an authenticated sql injection since it requires legitimate user credentials to exploit, but once compromised, provides extensive access to the database backend.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this weakness to extract sensitive user information including email addresses, contact details, and potentially other stored credentials. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete user accounts, manipulate calendar entries, and access confidential documents stored within the SOGo environment. Additionally, the attack surface expands when considering that many organizations use SOGo for corporate communication and collaboration, making this a particularly dangerous vector for enterprise environments.
Organizations should immediately implement the patch release version 5.12.7 which addresses this vulnerability through proper input sanitization and parameterized query execution. Security teams must also conduct comprehensive audits of their SOGo deployments to ensure all instances have been updated and verify that no custom modifications might introduce similar vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit exposure even if an attacker gains access to user accounts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection and maps to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under T1071.004 application layer protocol and T1566 credential access. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and intrusion detection systems to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain detailed logging of password change activities for forensic analysis purposes.