CVE-2026-23615
Received Received - Intake
Stored XSS in GFI MailEssentials SPF Email Exceptions Interface

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior toΒ 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Sender Policy Framework Email Exceptions interface. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv4$txtEmailDescription parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/SenderPolicyFramework.aspx, which is stored and later rendered in the management interface, allowing script execution in the context of a logged-in user.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Vendor Product Version / Range
gfi mailessentials to 22.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue found in GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4. It exists in the Sender Policy Framework Email Exceptions interface. An authenticated user can input malicious HTML or JavaScript code into a specific parameter, which is then stored and later displayed in the management interface. This allows the malicious script to execute in the context of a logged-in user.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker who is authenticated can execute arbitrary scripts within the management interface of GFI MailEssentials AI. This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the logged-in user, potentially compromising the security of the system or exposing sensitive information.

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