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5.1
GFI MailEssentials AI: Stored Scripting in Rule Creation
CVE-2026-23605
Summary
GFI MailEssentials AI versions before 22.4 have a security flaw in the rule creation process. An attacker with a login can add malicious code to the rule name, which is then executed when an administrator views the rule. Update to version 22.4 or later to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| gfi | mailessentials | <= 22.4 | – |
Original title
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Attachment Filtering rule creation workflow. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript...
Original description
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Attachment Filtering rule creation workflow. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv1$TXB_RuleName parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/attachmentchecking.aspx, which is stored and later rendered in the management interface, allowing script execution in the context of a logged-in user.
nvd CVSS3.1
5.4
nvd CVSS4.0
5.1
Vulnerability type
CWE-79
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Published: 19 Feb 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026