CVE-2026-8496: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alinto SOGo SOGo
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Alinto SOGo, version 5.12.7. A maliciously crafted ICS calendar invitation files allows arbitrary JavaScript execution within the authenticated SOGo webmail session. The issue occurs because SVG content embedded in the description field of an ICS file, with an onrepeat event handler, is insufficiently sanitized before being rendered in the webmail interface. A remote attacker can execute JavaScript in the victim's browser when the malicious calendar invite is viewed. Successful exploitation may allow mailbox access, email and contact theft, session hijacking, and other actions allowed by an authenticated user.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Alinto SOGo's handling of ICS calendar invitation files. Specifically, SVG content embedded in the description field of an ICS file includes an onrepeat event handler that is not properly sanitized before rendering in the webmail interface. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of an authenticated user's session when the malicious calendar invite is viewed. The vulnerability affects version 5.12.7 of SOGo. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating patch availability or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's webmail session. This can lead to mailbox access, theft of emails and contacts, session hijacking, and other actions permitted by the user's privileges. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening ICS calendar invitations from untrusted sources. There is no vendor advisory indicating that the issue is already mitigated or that no action is required.
CVE-2026-8496: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alinto SOGo SOGo
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Alinto SOGo, version 5.12.7. A maliciously crafted ICS calendar invitation files allows arbitrary JavaScript execution within the authenticated SOGo webmail session. The issue occurs because SVG content embedded in the description field of an ICS file, with an onrepeat event handler, is insufficiently sanitized before being rendered in the webmail interface. A remote attacker can execute JavaScript in the victim's browser when the malicious calendar invite is viewed. Successful exploitation may allow mailbox access, email and contact theft, session hijacking, and other actions allowed by an authenticated user.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Alinto SOGo's handling of ICS calendar invitation files. Specifically, SVG content embedded in the description field of an ICS file includes an onrepeat event handler that is not properly sanitized before rendering in the webmail interface. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of an authenticated user's session when the malicious calendar invite is viewed. The vulnerability affects version 5.12.7 of SOGo. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating patch availability or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's webmail session. This can lead to mailbox access, theft of emails and contacts, session hijacking, and other actions permitted by the user's privileges. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening ICS calendar invitations from untrusted sources. There is no vendor advisory indicating that the issue is already mitigated or that no action is required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- certcc
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-13T17:31:27.218Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04c4b8cbff5d8610fad367
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 6:36:40 PM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 6:51:49 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 8:05:41 PM
Views: 4
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