GFI MailEssentials AI Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Sender Policy Framework Email Exceptions Interface

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in GFI MailEssentials AI versions prior to 22.4. The issue resides in the Sender Policy Framework Email Exceptions interface, where an authenticated user can inject HTML or JavaScript into a specific parameter. This injected script is then stored and executed in the context of the user within the management interface.

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, 7:22 PM
Updated: Feb 19, 2026, 9:02 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
4.5
impact
1.7
exploitability
4.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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