In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.18 and 1.7.x before 1.7.3, the "Add to address book" action was subject to stored XSS. (CVE-2026-74999)
Roundcube Webmail versions before 1.6.18 and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Add to address book" feature. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can affect confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. The issue is identified as CVE-2026-74999 with a CVSS score of 5.4 (medium severity).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-74999 is a stored XSS vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail affecting versions prior to 1.6.18 and 1.7.x prior to 1.7.3. The vulnerability exists in the "Add to address book" action, where malicious scripts can be stored and later executed in the context of the victim's browser session. Exploitation requires network access, low attack complexity, privileges to perform the action, and user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information or manipulation of data within the webmail interface. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. The CVSS vector indicates a moderate severity with partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should upgrade to Roundcube Webmail version 1.6.18 or later, or 1.7.3 or later, once official fixes are available. Until then, limit privileges for users where possible and exercise caution with the "Add to address book" feature.
In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.18 and 1.7.x before 1.7.3, the "Add to address book" action was subject to stored XSS. (CVE-2026-74999)
Description
Roundcube Webmail versions before 1.6.18 and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Add to address book" feature. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can affect confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. The issue is identified as CVE-2026-74999 with a CVSS score of 5.4 (medium severity).
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-74999 is a stored XSS vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail affecting versions prior to 1.6.18 and 1.7.x prior to 1.7.3. The vulnerability exists in the "Add to address book" action, where malicious scripts can be stored and later executed in the context of the victim's browser session. Exploitation requires network access, low attack complexity, privileges to perform the action, and user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information or manipulation of data within the webmail interface. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. The CVSS vector indicates a moderate severity with partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should upgrade to Roundcube Webmail version 1.6.18 or later, or 1.7.3 or later, once official fixes are available. Until then, limit privileges for users where possible and exercise caution with the "Add to address book" feature.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-pq94-h2h7-x49p
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-74999"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a833347bf8831d5392a3e4c
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:13:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:18:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 40
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