GFI MailEssentials AI Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Perimeter SMTP Servers Configuration Page

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4. The issue resides in the Perimeter SMTP Servers configuration page, where an authenticated user can inject HTML or JavaScript into the description parameter. This input is then stored and later executed in the management interface, impacting the logged-in user.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.

Added: Feb 19, 2026, 7:25 PM
Updated: Feb 19, 2026, 8:50 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
1.7
exploitability
4.6
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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