UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2014-06-05

CVE-2014-3878

ipswitch imail_server Security Advisory (CVE-2014-3878)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-3878 impacting ipswitch imail_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web client interface in Ipswitch IMail Server 12.3 and 12.4, possibly before 12.4.1.15, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Name field in an add new contact action in the Contacts section or unspecified vectors in (2) an Add Group task in the Contacts section, (3) an add new event action in the Calendar section, or (4) the Task section.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ipswitch / imail_server
Affected Versions 12.3
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-3878 impacting ipswitch imail_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-3878.yaml
id: cve-2014-3878

info:
  name: ipswitch imail_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-3878 affecting ipswitch imail_server.
    Evaluation: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web client interface in Ipswitch IMail Server 12.3 and 12.4, possibly before 12.4.1.15, all...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-3878
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2014-3878
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2014-3878,ipswitch,imail_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "imail_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-3878.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-3878
# Target: ipswitch imail_server | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-3878 (ipswitch imail_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ipswitch imail_server scope (12.3).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-3878.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-3878
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install imail_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade imail_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update imail_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i imail_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i imail_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-3878 in ipswitch imail_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ipswitch imail_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-3878?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-3878?

CVE-2014-3878 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-3878
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor ipswitch
Product imail_server
Published 2014-06-05
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N