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SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway EUVDEUVD-2026-28586

| CVE-2026-44125 CRITICAL
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-05-08 NCSC.ch GHSA-x76h-jjpq-cp24
9.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: NCSC.ch
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify exposed SEPPmail instance
  2. Delivery
    Access GINA UI endpoints directly
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authorization checks
  4. Execution
    Execute administrative functions
  5. Persist
    Modify gateway configuration
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate sensitive data or disable security controls

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network connectivity to the SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway GINA UI interface (typically HTTPS on TCP 443 or 8443). No authentication, user interaction, or special configuration is required-the vulnerability affects default configurations where the GINA UI is enabled and network-accessible. Limiting factors: SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway must be running a version prior to 15.0.4; the administrative GINA UI must be reachable from the attacker's network position (exploitation blocked if administrative interfaces are restricted to management VLANs or protected by IP allowlists); specific vulnerable endpoints within the GINA UI must be targeted, though multiple endpoints are affected per description. Exploitation is NOT limited by: deployment mode, email volume, existing sessions, or time-of-day restrictions. This is remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of network-exposed administrative interfaces in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions prior to 15.0.4.

Impact

Real-world risk is CRITICAL for internet-exposed installations. CVSS 9.3 accurately reflects severity: network vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N) mean any remote attacker reaching the interface can exploit this. The CVSS 4.0 threat metrics show no supplemental metric modifications (all X values), indicating the base score stands without environmental adjustments. However, exploitation probability depends heavily on exposure-email gateways are often perimeter devices but may be protected by network segmentation or IP restrictions. No EPSS score provided in data, but the attack surface (administrative web UI) and zero authentication requirement suggest this would score high if exposed. Not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no confirmed active exploitation campaigns as of analysis date, which may reflect either limited deployment footprint of SEPPmail products or effective vendor notification. Public exploit code availability is unknown from provided data. SSVC framework assessment: Exploitation status appears 'none' (no KEV), automatable is 'yes' (network exploit requiring no interaction), technical impact is 'total' (complete system control). Priority recommendation: IMMEDIATE patching for internet-facing instances; HIGH priority for internal instances if administrative networks are untrusted.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker scans for internet-exposed SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway instances using Shodan or similar reconnaissance tools, identifying installations by HTTP banners or certificate information. The attacker directly accesses vulnerable GINA UI endpoints without authentication credentials, invoking administrative functions such as user management, email policy modification, or configuration export to extract credentials and sensitive email routing rules. With complete administrative access achieved through the authorization bypass, the attacker can disable email security filters, exfiltrate archived emails, or pivot to internal networks by modifying email gateway routing configurations.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 08, 2026

Authorization bypass in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions prior to 15.0.4 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to access privileged GINA UI endpoints without authentication. The vulnerability (CISA reported by Swiss NCSC) affects core access control mechanisms with CVSS 9.3 critical severity, allowing complete system compromise through network-accessible administrative interfaces. No active exploitation (CISA KEV) or public exploit code identified at time of analysis, but the network-accessible attack vector with no authentication barrier presents immediate risk to internet-facing deployments.

RemediationAI

Upgrade to SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway version 15.0.4 or later, as documented in the vendor's external release notes at https://downloads.seppmail.com/extrelnotes/150/ERN15.0.html#security. The release notes confirm version 15.0.4 addresses this authorization bypass vulnerability in the GINA UI component. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement compensating controls: restrict network access to the GINA UI administrative interface through firewall rules permitting only trusted management networks (note this reduces attack surface but does not eliminate risk from internal threats or compromised management stations); disable external access to administrative ports entirely if remote management is not required (typically TCP 443/8443 for web interfaces); deploy a web application firewall with rules blocking unauthenticated access to administrative paths if GINA UI endpoints can be enumerated. These mitigations reduce exposure but do not fix the underlying authorization flaw-version upgrade remains the only complete remediation. Organizations should verify patch deployment through version validation and test that administrative access controls function correctly post-upgrade.

Affected VersionsENISA

Secure Email Gateway 0 <15.0.4

Affected Packages

euvd secure_email_gateway fix: 15.0.4

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) in multiple endpoints of SEPPmail's GINA UI component. CWE-862 represents a failure to verify whether a user has permission to access a resource or perform an action, distinct from authentication failures. In this case, the GINA UI (likely a web-based administrative interface for the Secure Email Gateway) exposes multiple endpoints that process privileged operations without validating session tokens or user permissions. The affected product CPE (cpe:2.3:a:seppmail_ag:secure_email_gateway) indicates this impacts SEPPmail AG's email security gateway appliance, which typically handles email filtering, encryption, and policy enforcement for enterprise environments. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms this is a network-exploitable vulnerability requiring no prerequisites-attackers need only network access to the GINA UI interface to invoke protected functionality. The High confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) indicate complete system compromise potential.

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Severity by source

Vendor (NCSC.ch) PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (NCSC.ch) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: NCSC.ch

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch available
May 08, 2026 - 14:33 EUVD
CVSS changed
May 08, 2026 - 14:22 NVD
9.3 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
May 08, 2026 - 13:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway before version 15.0.4 fails to enforce authorization checks for multiple endpoints in the new GINA UI, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to access functionality that should require a valid session.

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Why It Matters

SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions before 15.0.4 contain a critical authorization bypass that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access administrative interfaces, potentially enabling complete system compromise of email security infrastructure. Organizations operating internet-facing SEPPmail deployments face immediate risk of administrative takeover without requiring valid credentials. This vulnerability directly threatens email confidentiality, integrity, and business continuity for dependent messaging operations.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Implement network-layer access controls restricting GINA UI endpoints to authorized administrative networks only, using firewall rules or WAF policies; (2) Deploy reverse proxy with authentication enforcement in front of SEPPmail administrative interfaces; (3) Segment SEPPmail systems from internet-facing networks; (4) Enable and monitor all available audit logging for administrative interface access; (5) Establish 24/7 monitoring for unauthorized administrative activity. These controls reduce but do not eliminate risk pending vendor patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 73% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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