CVE-2016-9920
HighSummary
In Roundcube versions before 1.1.7 and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, the lack of SMTP server configuration and the enabling of the sendmail program does not properly restrict the use of custom envelope-from addresses on the sendmail command line. This allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a modified HTTP request that sends a crafted e-mail message.
Risk Assessment
The organization is at risk of remote users executing malicious code, which could lead to data loss or system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to configure the SMTP server and disable the sendmail program to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
steps/mail/sendmail.inc in Roundcube before 1.1.7 and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, when no SMTP server is configured and the sendmail program is enabled, does not properly restrict the use of custom envelope-from addresses on the sendmail command line, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a modified HTTP request that sends a crafted e-mail message.