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CVE-2026-44400: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise Premium

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-44400cvecve-2026-44400cwe-639
Published: Fri May 08 2026 (05/08/2026, 20:22:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MailEnable
Product: MailEnable Enterprise Premium

Description

MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.55 and earlier contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the WebAdmin mobile portal that allows attackers to bypass authentication checks by reusing AuthenticationToken cookies generated for low-privileged users. Attackers can obtain a token from the WebMail login endpoint using the PersistentLogin parameter and replay it against the WebAdmin portal to perform highly privileged administrative actions.

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AILast updated: 05/08/2026, 21:06:22 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44400 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-639) in MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.55 and earlier. The issue exists in the WebAdmin mobile portal where AuthenticationToken cookies generated for low-privileged users can be reused to bypass authentication checks. Attackers can obtain such tokens from the WebMail login endpoint using the PersistentLogin parameter and replay them against the WebAdmin portal, enabling unauthorized administrative actions with high privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating a high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication and perform highly privileged administrative actions on the MailEnable WebAdmin portal. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the mail server environment. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should consider restricting access to the WebAdmin portal, monitoring for unusual authentication token reuse, and applying compensating controls to limit exposure. Avoid using the PersistentLogin feature if possible. Follow updates from MailEnable for official patches or mitigation instructions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T21:38:43.137Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69fe4ccdcbff5d861029caff

Added to database: 5/8/2026, 8:51:25 PM

Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 9:06:22 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 1:59:22 AM

Views: 19

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