Axigen Axigen Mail Server 8.0.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Axigen Axigen Mail Server 8.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2592. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Axigen Axigen Mail Server 8.0.1 (Mail Server Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Axigen Mail Server 8.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the body of an email.

The weakness was released 06/18/2014 by loneferret (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2592 since 05/09/2012. 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 are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

A public exploit has been developed by loneferret and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 679 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 databases at X-Force (77515), Exploit-DB (20348), SecurityFocus (BID 54899†), OSVDB (84526†) and Secunia (SA50062†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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
Author: loneferret
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OpenVAS ID: 100805
OpenVAS Name: AXIGEN Mail Server Email Message Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Researcher: loneferret
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-2592 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70096
X-Force: 77515 - Axigen Mail Server mail body parameter cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 54899 - Axigen Mail Server 'Body' Field HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 50062 - AXIGEN Mail Server Script Insertion Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 84526

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 09/12/2025 02:21
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (67), 03/11/2018 13:53 (4), 09/12/2025 02:21 (16)
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