Vulnerability Description
MailEnable before 8.60 allows Privilege Escalation because admin accounts could be created as a consequence of %0A mishandling in AUTH.TAB after a password-change request.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailenable | Mailenable | < 8.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150329173628/http://www.mailenable.com/Standard-ReRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/globalassets/our-research/uk/technical-advisories/201ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mailenablThird Party Advisory
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150329173628/http://www.mailenable.com/Standard-ReRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/globalassets/our-research/uk/technical-advisories/201ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mailenablThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-9278?
CVE-2015-9278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). MailEnable before 8.60 allows Privilege Escalation because admin accounts could be created as a consequence of %0A mishandling in AUTH.TAB after a password-change request.
How severe is CVE-2015-9278?
CVE-2015-9278 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-9278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mailenable Mailenable.