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5.1
GFI MailEssentials versions before 22.4: Stored JavaScript injection in management interface
CVE-2026-23604
Summary
If an attacker has an account on the system, they can inject malicious code into the management interface, which could let them take control of the system or steal sensitive information. This affects all versions of GFI MailEssentials before 22.4. 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 Keyword Filtering rule creation workflow. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in...
Original description
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Keyword Filtering rule creation workflow. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv1$TXB_RuleName parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/contentchecking.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