Open Source Vulnerability in roundcube - CSRF and XSS issues
Summary
DLA-613-2: roundcube - regression update. Affects roundcube versions < 0.7.2-9+deb7u8. Fixed in 0.7.2-9+deb7u8. How to fix ↓
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Background
roundcube is an open-source webmail client that allows users to access their emails through a web interface. It provides various features such as address book management, ACL, and Managesieve plugins. However, multiple CSRF and XSS vulnerabilities have been identified in roundcube, which can be exploited by remote attackers to hijack authentication and perform unauthorized operations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerabilities include:
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CVE-2014-9587: Multiple CSRF vulnerabilities that allow remote attackers to hijack authentication and perform unauthorized operations related to address book operations, ACL, or Managesieve plugins.
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CVE-2015-1433: Incorrect quotation logic during sanitization of style HTML attribute, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the user's browser.
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CVE-2016-4069: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to hijack user authentication for requests that download attachments, potentially causing a denial of service through disk consumption.
These vulnerabilities can lead to data loss, data theft, and execution of arbitrary code on the user's browser.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.7.2-9+deb7u8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade roundcubeTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
roundcube is vulnerable to multiple CSRF and XSS issues that can lead to authentication hijacking, data loss, data theft, and execution of arbitrary code. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, it is crucial to upgrade the roundcube package to version 0.7.2-9+deb7u4 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
roundcube is an open-source webmail client that allows users to access their emails through a web interface.
The vulnerabilities in roundcube include multiple CSRF and XSS issues that can lead to authentication hijacking, data loss, data theft, and execution of arbitrary code.
These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to perform unauthorized operations, execute arbitrary code on the user's browser, and hijack user authentication for downloading attachments.
The impact of these vulnerabilities includes potential data loss, data theft, and unauthorized execution of code on the user's browser.
To fix these vulnerabilities, it is recommended to upgrade the roundcube package to version 0.7.2-9+deb7u4 or later by following the instructions provided by Debian LTS security advisories.
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