CVE-2012-3536: Apache James Hupa Webmail application Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Summary
CVE-2012-3536: Apache James Hupa Webmail application Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities. Affects org.apache.james.hupa:hupa-parent versions < 0.0.3. Fixed in 0.0.3. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Apache James Hupa Webmail application is a part of the Apache James project. It provides a web-based interface for users to access their emails. The Hupa Webmail application is built using the Maven ecosystem and the package affected by this vulnerability is 'org.apache.james.hupa:hupa-parent'.
Vulnerability Detail
Two cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities were discovered in the message list and view functionalities of the Hupa Webmail application. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a specially crafted email to a user of Hupa. When the user opens the email or views a list of messages, the XSS payload would be executed. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 0.0.3 as of 23 Oct 2026
The newest release already contains this fix.
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Conclusion
Two XSS vulnerabilities were discovered in the Apache James Hupa Webmail application. These vulnerabilities can be mitigated by upgrading to Hupa version 0.0.3 or later. It is important to apply the necessary patches to protect your application from potential unauthorized access or data theft. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the Hupa Webmail application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
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At the moment, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version of Hupa.
There is no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the moment. However, it is still important to apply the necessary patches to protect your application.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-7crp-p2vc-69r7/GHSA-7crp-p2vc-69r7.json
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