CVE-2025-34396
CVE-2025-34396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailenable with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202184
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Mailenable
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MailEnable versions prior to 10.54 contain an unsafe DLL loading vulnerability that can lead to local arbitrary code execution. The MailEnable administrative executable attempts to load MEAINFY.DLL from its application directo without sufficient integrity validation or secure search order. If the DLL is missing or attacker-writable locations in the search path are used, a local attacker with write permissions to the directory can plant a malicious MEAINFY.DLL. When the executable is launched, it loads the attacker-controlled library and executes code with the privileges of the process, enabling local privilege escalation when run with elevated rights.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-34396?
- MailEnable versions prior to 10.54 contain an unsafe DLL loading vulnerability that can lead to local arbitrary code execution. The MailEnable administrative executable attempts to load MEAINFY.DLL from its application directo without sufficient integrity validation or secure search order. If the DLL is missing or attacker-writable locations in the search path are used, a local attacker with write permissions to the directory can plant a malicious MEAINFY.DLL. When the executable is launched, it loads the attacker-controlled library and executes code with the privileges of the process, enabling local privilege escalation when run with elevated rights.
- How severe is CVE-2025-34396?
- CVE-2025-34396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-34396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-34396?
- CVE-2025-34396 affects Mailenable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-34396?
- 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-2025-34396 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-34396 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202184.
- When was CVE-2025-34396 published?
- CVE-2025-34396 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://mailenable.com/Standard-ReleaseNotes.txt
- https://www.mailenable.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mailenable-dll-hijacking-via-unsafe-loading-of-meainfy-dll
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:mailenable:*:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
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