Mailessentials
CVE-2026-23612
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitation requires authentication. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Stored cross-site scripting in GFI MailEssentials AI versions before 22.4 allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the IP DNS Blocklist configuration page that execute when administrators access the management interface. An attacker with valid credentials can inject HTML/JavaScript through the IP configuration parameter to compromise other authenticated users' sessions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the IP DNS Blocklist configuration page. [CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects the management component of Mailessentials. GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the IP DNS Blocklist configuration page. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv1$TXB_IPs parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/ipdnsblocklist.aspx, which is stored and later rendered in the management interface, allowing script execution in the context of a logged-in user.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the IP DNS Blocklist configuration page. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv1$TXB_IPs parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/ipdnsblocklist.aspx, which is stored and later rendered in the management interface, allowing script execution in the context of a logged-in user.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-23612 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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