Description
Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.20 and 1.7.x before 1.7.5 are affected by IMAP command injection. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this via CRLF sequences injected into the _uid parameter of the mail/headers and mail/viewsource actions to execute arbitrary IMAP commands.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: 1.0% Low
KEV: No
Impact: Command injection via authenticated user
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

Roundcube Webmail contains a flaw that permits remote, authenticated users to inject CRLF sequences into the _uid parameter for the mail/headers and mail/viewsource actions. The injected CRLF terminates the previous IMAP command and introduces a new arbitrary command, enabling the attacker to execute any IMAP command supported by the mail server. This flaw can lead to unauthorized reading, deletion, or modification of mailbox contents. The vulnerability is classified as CWE‑93.

Affected Systems

Roundcube Webmail versions earlier than 1.6.20, and all 1.7.x releases before 1.7.5 are affected. The problem is confined to the Roundcube PHP application and is independent of the operating system on which it runs.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 7.1 indicates a moderate to high impact. The EPSS score is not published, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so the likelihood of exploitation remains uncertain. Attackers must authenticate to the webmail interface to reach the vulnerable parameter, after which they can submit arbitrary IMAP commands to the upstream server.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 12:20 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Roundcube to version 1.6.20 or later, or to 1.7.5 or later, which contain the patch for this CRLF injection flaw.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, reconfigure Roundcube to remove or disable the mail/headers and mail/viewsource actions, eliminating the vulnerable input vector.
  • Monitor user activity for anomalous IMAP command usage and consider restricting user privileges to the minimum necessary for webmail access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 12:20 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6579-1 roundcube security update
History

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title IMAP Command Injection via CRLF in Roundcube Webmail

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.20 and 1.7.x before 1.7.5 are affected by IMAP command injection. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this via CRLF sequences injected into the _uid parameter of the mail/headers and mail/viewsource actions to execute arbitrary IMAP commands.
First Time appeared Roundcube
Roundcube webmail
Weaknesses CWE-93
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:roundcube:webmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Roundcube
Roundcube webmail
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N'}


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Roundcube Webmail
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-22T21:17:14.176Z

Reserved: 2026-10-20T04:53:45.817Z

Link: CVE-2026-113386

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Updated: 2026-10-22T21:17:09.906Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-20T05:16:54.250

Modified: 2026-10-22T22:18:03.430

Link: CVE-2026-113386

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-20T12:30:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-93

    Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')