CVE-2026-35541: Roundcube Webmail · Type Confusion
Affects Roundcube WebmailSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.2 Medium : upgrade to 1.6.14 or 1.5.14 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.6.14, 1.5.14
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Apr 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Webmail and roundcube/roundcubemail to 1.6.14 or 1.5.14.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RoundcubeWebmail | Affected
| Fixed in
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| RoundcubeWebmail | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubroundcube/roundcubemailpkg:github/roundcube/roundcubemailOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, users should consider restricting access to the affected Roundcube Webmail instances and monitor for suspicious password changes. Avoid relying solely on the password plugin for authentication security. Follow vendor updates closely for patches or official mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-35541 is a medium severity vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail versions before 1.5.14 and 1.6.14. It involves a type confusion issue in the password plugin where an incorrect password comparison allows an attacker to change the password without knowing the old password. This flaw could enable unauthorized password changes, potentially leading to account compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.2, indicating a moderate risk.
References
- roundcube.net/news/2026/03/18/security-updates-1.7-rc5-1.6.14-1.5.14 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.7-rc5 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/6a275676a8043083c05c961914d830b79e2490d4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.6.14 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/6fa2bddc59b9c9fd31cad4a9e2954a208d793dce (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.5.14 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/2e6a99b2a38110907ea8d3be8e59ec3d5802c394 (opens in a new tab)