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CVE-2018-25269

6.1 · MEDIUM

ICEWARP 10.3.4 and 11.0.0.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML elements into emails by embedding base64-encoded payloads in object and embe…

Published Apr 22, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2018-25269 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ICEWARP 10.3.4 and 11.0.0.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML elements into emails by embedding base64-encoded payloads in object and embed tags. Attackers can craft emails containing data URIs with embedded scripts that execute in the client when the email is viewed, compromising user sessions and stealing sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25269?

CVE-2018-25269 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-25269?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-25269?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-25269?

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