CVE-2025-60041 is an authentication bypass vulnerability identified in the Iulia Cazan Emails Catch All product, affecting all versions up to and including 3.5.3. The vulnerability arises from an alternate path or channel in the password recovery process that allows attackers to circumvent normal authentication mechanisms. This means an attacker can exploit the password recovery feature without any prior authentication, user interaction, or privileges, effectively bypassing security controls designed to protect account access. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting its high severity, with attack vector classified as adjacent network (AV:A), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that exploitation affects resources beyond the vulnerable component. The impact on confidentiality is high, as attackers can gain unauthorized access to email accounts or related sensitive data. Integrity impact is low, and availability impact is low but present, possibly due to account lockouts or service disruptions. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet, but the vulnerability’s characteristics make it a prime target for attackers aiming to compromise email infrastructure. The vulnerability affects organizations using the Emails Catch All product for email management, particularly those relying on password recovery features for user account access. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate attention to alternative mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of email communications and stored data. Unauthorized access via password recovery bypass can lead to data breaches, exposure of sensitive corporate or personal information, and potential lateral movement within networks. The integrity of email accounts may be partially compromised, allowing attackers to manipulate or intercept communications. Availability could be impacted if attackers disrupt password recovery services or lock out legitimate users. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure are particularly vulnerable due to the sensitive nature of their communications. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the likelihood of attacks, potentially leading to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR and other data protection laws. The reputational damage and financial losses from such breaches could be substantial, especially in countries with stringent data privacy requirements.

1. Immediately monitor and restrict access to password recovery functionalities within the Emails Catch All product, implementing network segmentation or access control lists to limit exposure. 2. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts, especially for administrative and email management interfaces, to add an additional security layer beyond password recovery. 3. Implement anomaly detection and logging for password recovery requests to identify and respond to suspicious activities promptly. 4. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or limiting the password recovery feature or replacing it with a more secure alternative. 5. Conduct thorough audits of user accounts and reset passwords for potentially compromised accounts. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risks and signs of account compromise related to this vulnerability. 7. Stay informed about vendor updates and apply patches immediately once available. 8. Use network-level protections such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting the password recovery process.