CVE-2026-126622: Progressive Robot hMailServer · Incorrect Default Permissions
Affects Progressive Robot hMailServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 08:49 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (GitLab) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Robot LtdhMailServer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users should avoid installing or upgrading hMailServer 6.3.7 into pre-existing folders writable by non-administrators. Installing under the default Program Files directory, which enforces proper permissions, mitigates the risk. Monitor vendor advisories for any forthcoming patches or updates addressing this issue.
Description
CVE-2026-126622 is a vulnerability in Progressive Robot Ltd's hMailServer version 6.3.7 involving incorrect default permissions in the Windows installer. When the server is installed into a pre-existing program folder writable by non-administrators, or during upgrade/repair, a local authenticated user can execute code with administrator privileges. This occurs because setup initially copies files into a Bin folder with write permissions for all users and runs elevated programs before restricting permissions, allowing malicious libraries to be loaded. The default installation under Program Files is not affected.