VDB-61800 · CVE-2012-4668 · EDB 20549

Roundcube Webmail up to 0.8.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Roundcube Webmail and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4668. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Roundcube Webmail (Mail Client Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail 0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the signature in an email.

The weakness was published 08/25/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-4668 since 08/24/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (20549). Similar entry is available at VDB-61797. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Mail Client Software

Vendor

Roundcube

Name

Webmail

Version

License

free

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/24/2012 🔍
08/25/2012 +1 days 🔍
08/25/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +940 days 🔍
04/07/2025 +3667 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: c086978f6a91eacb339fd2976202fca9dad2ef32
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61800
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/07/2025 00:16
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (46), 02/19/2019 19:55 (2), 12/12/2021 13:05 (4), 04/07/2025 00:16 (27)
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