HSC MailInspector v5.3.3-7 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
HSC MailInspector v5.3.3-7 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /tap/tap.php endpoint due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input using alternate or obfuscated JavaScript syntax. The endpoint reflects unsanitized user input in HTTP responses without adequate output encoding, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a victim's browser.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-29964
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-pjr6-wxmx-75cg
References
More Hsclabs Mailinspector vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-22800 An issue was discovered in HSC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3 through v.5.2.18. CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.6
- TI-2024-22802 An issue was discovered in HSC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3 through v.5.2.18. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
- TI-2024-22801 An issue was discovered in HSC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
- TI-2024-21304 SQL Injection vulnerability in HSC Cybersecurity HC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3 through 5.2.18… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3
- TI-2024-21305 An issue in HSC Cybersecurity HC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3 through 5.2.18 allows a remote… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-23407 HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 has a Path Traversal vulnerability due to improper validation… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2026-29964 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-29964 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-pjr6-wxmx-75cg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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