CVE-2026-29142: CWE-325 Missing Cryptographic Step in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway
CVE-2026-29142 is a medium severity vulnerability in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions before 15. 0. 3. It involves a missing cryptographic step (CWE-325) that allows an attacker to forge a GINA-encrypted email. This flaw could enable attackers to create emails that appear to be securely encrypted by the gateway, potentially undermining trust in the email security. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the product is not a cloud service. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-29142 affects SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway prior to version 15.0.3. It is classified under CWE-325, indicating a missing cryptographic step in the handling of GINA-encrypted emails. This cryptographic omission allows attackers to forge emails that appear to be properly encrypted by the gateway, potentially bypassing security assurances. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and security of email communications processed by the gateway.
Potential Impact
An attacker can forge GINA-encrypted emails, which may lead to acceptance of malicious or spoofed emails as legitimate secure communications. This undermines the integrity and trustworthiness of the email gateway's encryption process. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions before 15.0.3, upgrading to version 15.0.3 or later is likely recommended once official guidance is available. Until then, monitor vendor communications for patches or official fixes. No cloud service remediation applies as this is an on-premises product.
CVE-2026-29142: CWE-325 Missing Cryptographic Step in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway
Description
CVE-2026-29142 is a medium severity vulnerability in SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions before 15. 0. 3. It involves a missing cryptographic step (CWE-325) that allows an attacker to forge a GINA-encrypted email. This flaw could enable attackers to create emails that appear to be securely encrypted by the gateway, potentially undermining trust in the email security. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the product is not a cloud service. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-29142 affects SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway prior to version 15.0.3. It is classified under CWE-325, indicating a missing cryptographic step in the handling of GINA-encrypted emails. This cryptographic omission allows attackers to forge emails that appear to be properly encrypted by the gateway, potentially bypassing security assurances. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and security of email communications processed by the gateway.
Potential Impact
An attacker can forge GINA-encrypted emails, which may lead to acceptance of malicious or spoofed emails as legitimate secure communications. This undermines the integrity and trustworthiness of the email gateway's encryption process. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions before 15.0.3, upgrading to version 15.0.3 or later is likely recommended once official guidance is available. Until then, monitor vendor communications for patches or official fixes. No cloud service remediation applies as this is an on-premises product.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NCSC.ch
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T09:08:07.342Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ce3203e6bfc5ba1dc418b4
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 9:08:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:12:28 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:50:00 PM
Views: 77
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