CVE-2023-39700
Published: 25 August 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-39700 is a medium-severity Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Icewarp Mail Server. Its CVSS base score is 6.1 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 6.1% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
IceWarp Mail Server version 10.4.5 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the color parameter, classified under CWE-79. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 with an attack vector of network, low complexity, no required privileges, and required user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality and integrity impact within a changed scope.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft a malicious URL containing executable script in the color parameter and deliver it to a victim; when the link is followed, the script executes in the context of the mail server application, enabling actions such as session token theft or limited interface manipulation.
The listed references consist of standard CWE-79 and OWASP XSS documentation plus a shared technical file, but contain no vendor advisory, patch information, or mitigation steps. The associated EPSS values have stayed within a moderate band between 0.1197 and 0.1374 without a pronounced upward trajectory after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-43400
Vulnerability details
IceWarp Mail Server v10.4.5 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the color parameter.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Penetration testing submits XSS payloads to web applications, detecting cross-site scripting flaws for subsequent remediation.
Validates web inputs to reject script-related content that could produce XSS.
Output validation against expected content can reject or sanitize script content in generated web pages, reducing XSS exploitability.