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CVE-2026-126612: Progressive Robot hMailServer · Link Following

Affects Progressive Robot hMailServerSource CVE Database V5

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Mentioned vulnerabilities

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 08:49 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
CVSS scores by source
CNA (GitLab)CVSS 3.17.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Nov 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 10 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Progressive Robot LtdhMailServerAffected
  • >=6.0.0 <=6.3.7
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Users should avoid installing hMailServer versions 6.0.0 through 6.3.7 in paths that include junctions, symbolic links, or mount points that are not fully controlled by administrators. Installing the software in the default Program Files directory is not affected and is recommended. Monitor vendor advisories for official remediation updates.

Description

CVE-2026-126612 is a vulnerability in Progressive Robot Ltd's hMailServer versions 6.0.0 through 6.3.7. It involves improper link resolution in the Windows installer, allowing a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges by exploiting symbolic links or junctions that redirect installation paths. The default installation under Program Files is not affected. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8.

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