GFI MailEssentials AI Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IP Blocklist Management 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 IP Blocklist management page, where an authenticated user can inject HTML or JavaScript into the 'txtIPDescription' parameter. This input is then stored and later displayed in the management interface, enabling script execution in the context of 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.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to GFI MailEssentials AI version 22.4 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Feb 19, 2026, 7:24 PM
Updated: Feb 19, 2026, 9:12 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
1.7
exploitability
4.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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