Kerio Mailserver 5.6.3 add_name/alias cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Kerio Mailserver 5.6.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation of the argument add_name/alias can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-0488. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Kerio Mailserver 5.6.3 (Mail Server Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument add_name/alias with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Kerio MailServer 5.6.3 allow remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script via (1) the add_name parameter in the add_acl module, or (2) the alias parameter in the do_map module.

The weakness was published 08/07/2003 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0488 since 06/27/2003. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11763 (Kerio WebMail < 5.7.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50084 (Kerio MailServer WebMail DO_MAP Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12367), Exploit-DB (22799), Tenable (11763), SecurityFocus (BID 7968†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1789†). Similar entries are available at VDB-20356, VDB-20649 and VDB-90147. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 11763
Nessus Name: Kerio WebMail < 5.7.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 80069
OpenVAS Name: Kerio WebMail v5 multiple flaws
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kerio.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20650
X-Force: 12367
SecurityFocus: 7968 - Kerio MailServer Web Mail DO_MAP Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1789 - Cross-Site Scripting in Kerio MailServer, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:27
Updated: 08/13/2025 13:46
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:27 (67), 05/11/2019 21:48 (4), 08/11/2024 00:40 (25), 08/13/2025 13:46 (4)
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