CVE-2008-6873 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in Active Web Mail 4.0, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This critical flaw, with a CVSS score of 7.5, stems from improper handling of the TabOpenQuickTab1 parameter in popaccounts.aspx, addressbook.aspx, and emails.aspx. Attackers can exploit this remotely with low complexity and without authentication, potentially leading to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or community discussion, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a potential for future attacks.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:activewebsoftwares:active_web_mail:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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