A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alinto SOGo, version 5.12.7
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Alinto SOGo, version 5.12.7. A maliciously crafted ICS calendar invitation files allows arbitrary JavaScript execution within the authenticated SOGo webmail session. The issue occurs because SVG content embedded in the description field of an ICS file, with an onrepeat event handler, is insufficiently sanitized before being rendered in the webmail interface. A remote attacker can execute JavaScript in the victim's browser when the malicious calendar invite is viewed. Successful exploitation may allow mailbox access, email and contact theft, session hijacking, and other actions allowed by an authenticated user.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinto SOGo | SOGo | before 5.12.8 | 5.12.8 | Patch available | CNA |
- SOGo VendorAlinto SOGo Affected before 5.12.8 Fixed in 5.12.8 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA SOGo (Alinto SOGo) Fixed in 5.12.8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-8496
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5wp7-63mq-392x
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-8496 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-8496 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5wp7-63mq-392x · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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