CVE-2026-23607
CWE-79Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Official Description
GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Anti-Spam Whitelist management interface. An authenticated user can supply HTML/JavaScript in the ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$pv1$txtDescription parameter to /MailEssentials/pages/MailSecurity/Whitelist.aspx, which is stored and later rendered in the management interface, allowing script execution in the context of a logged-in user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23607 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-23607 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts