How severe is CVE-2024-41959?

CVE-2024-41959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41959?

CVE-2024-41959 affects Mailcow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41959?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-41959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39293.

When was CVE-2024-41959 published?

CVE-2024-41959 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41959

CVE-2024-41959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailcow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39293
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mailcow
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. An unauthenticated attacker can inject a JavaScript payload into the API logs. This payload is executed whenever the API logs page is viewed, potentially allowing an attacker to run malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41959?: mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. An unauthenticated attacker can inject a JavaScript payload into the API logs. This payload is executed whenever the API logs page is viewed, potentially allowing an attacker to run malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-41959?: CVE-2024-41959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41959?: CVE-2024-41959 affects Mailcow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-41959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39293.
When was CVE-2024-41959 published?: CVE-2024-41959 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mailcow:mailcow\:_dockerized:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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