Roundcube Webmail up to 1.6.16/1.7.1 Password Plugin Username improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Roundcube Webmail up to 1.6.16/1.7.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Password Plugin. This manipulation of the argument Username causes improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-62644. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Roundcube Webmail up to 1.6.16/1.7.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Password Plugin. The manipulation of the argument Username with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2, the password plugin of the Roundcube Webmail was subject to username spoofing via session data, which could lead to account takeover.

The advisory is shared at roundcube.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-62644 since 07/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.6.17 or 1.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2207). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Open Source Roundcube

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Webmail 1.6.17/1.7.2

Timelineinfo

07/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/14/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/15/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: roundcube.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62644 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62644
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-378373
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2207 - Roundcube: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2026 18:58
Updated: 07/15/2026 05:11
Changes: 07/14/2026 18:58 (55), 07/15/2026 05:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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