Full Report
Roundcube security advisory (AV26-300)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Roundcube Webmail
## CVE Details
* **CVE ID:** Not explicitly listed in the advisory (Note: This advisory [AV26-300] refers to the release of security updates addressing multiple undisclosed or recently identified flaws).
* **CVSS Score:** N/A (Severity categorized as a Security Advisory by CCCS)
* **CWE:** Information not provided.
## Affected Systems
* **Products:** Roundcube Webmail
* **Versions:**
* Versions prior to 1.6.15
* Versions prior to 1.5.15
* Versions prior to 1.7 RC6
* **Configurations:** Default installations of the affected webmail versions.
## Vulnerability Description
While the specific technical details (CVEs) are not enumerated in the source text, these releases typically address critical security flaws such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Path Traversal, or Remote Code Execution (RCE) often found in webmail interfaces. The advisory serves as a notification that the identified versions contain vulnerabilities that could compromise the integrity or confidentiality of the mail server.
## Exploitation
* **Status:** Not specified (Preemptive patching recommended).
* **Complexity:** Generally Medium (Web-based vulnerabilities in Roundcube often require user interaction or authenticated access).
* **Attack Vector:** Network.
## Impact
* **Confidentiality:** Potential for unauthorized access to email content.
* **Integrity:** Potential for session hijacking or modification of user settings.
* **Availability:** Potential for service disruption depending on the specific flaw.
## Remediation
### Patches
The vendor has released the following security updates. Users are advised to upgrade immediately:
* **Roundcube Webmail 1.6.15**
* **Roundcube Webmail 1.5.15**
* **Roundcube Webmail 1.7 RC6**
### Workarounds
* No specific workarounds provided. Patching to the latest stable version is the primary recommendation.
## Detection
* **Indicators of Compromise:** Monitor web server logs for unusual POST requests or scripts targeting the Roundcube directory.
* **Detection methods and tools:** Audit Roundcube versioning using automated vulnerability scanners or by checking the `program/include/iniset.php` or `package.json` files for version strings.
## References
* Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Advisory (AV26-300): hxxps[://]www[.]cyber[.]gc[.]ca/en/alerts-advisories/roundcube-security-advisory-av26-300
* Roundcube Webmail 1.6.15 Release: hxxps[://]github[.]com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.6.15
* Roundcube Webmail 1.5.15 Release: hxxps[://]github[.]com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.5.15
* Roundcube Webmail 1.7 RC6 Release: hxxps[://]github[.]com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.7-rc6