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CVE-2016-7967

KMail since version 5.3.0 used a QWebEngine based viewer that had JavaScript ena...

High CVSS 8.1

Overview

KMail since version 5.3.0 used a QWebEngine based viewer that had JavaScript enabled. Since the generated html is executed in the local file security context by default access to remote and local URLs was enabled.

CWE: CWE-94 Published: 2016-12-23T22:59:00.267
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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