CVE-2026-35538 | Roundcube Webmail up to 1.5.13/1.6.13 IMAP SEARCH Command Argument argument injection
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Roundcube Webmail up to 1.5.13/1.6.13 . This impacts an unknown function of the component IMAP SEARCH Command Argument Handler . The manipulation leads to argument injection. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-35538 . The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-355068 · CVE-2026-35538 · GCVE-0-2026-35538
ROUNDCUBE WEBMAIL UP TO 1.5.13/1.6.13 IMAP SEARCH COMMAND ARGUMENT ARGUMENT INJECTION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
4.0 $0-$5k 1.51+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Roundcube Webmail up to 1.5.13/1.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the component IMAP SEARCH Command Argument Handler. The manipulation results in argument injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-35538. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Roundcube Webmail up to 1.5.13/1.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the component IMAP SEARCH Command Argument Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a argument injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-88. The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was discovered in Roundcube Webmail before 1.5.14 and 1.6.14. Unsanitized IMAP SEARCH command arguments could lead to IMAP injection or CSRF bypass during mail search.
The advisory is shared for download at roundcube.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-35538 since 04/03/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.
Upgrading to version 1.5.14 or 1.6.14 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 5fe8a69956a9683a4269f3ad2a68e18deebf8a15 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Productinfo
Type
Mail Client Software
Vendor
Roundcube
Name
Webmail
Version
1.5.0
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.5.10
1.5.11
1.5.12
1.5.13
1.6.0
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.6.9
1.6.10
1.6.11
1.6.12
1.6.13
License
free
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0
VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Argument injection
CWE: CWE-88 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Webmail 1.5.14/1.6.14
Patch: 5fe8a69956a9683a4269f3ad2a68e18deebf8a15
Timelineinfo
04/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/03/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: roundcube.net
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-35538 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355068
Entryinfo
Created: 04/03/2026 07:49
Changes: 04/03/2026 07:49 (68)
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Cache ID: 99:D25:101
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