CVE-2005-1308: SqWebMail allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via CRLF sequences in the redirect pa

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1308 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sqwebmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SqWebMail allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via CRLF sequences in the redirect parameter followed by the desired script or HTML.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inter7

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-15 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inter7 sqwebmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.1 · 3.5.0 · 3.5.1 · 3.5.2 · 3.5.3 · 3.6.0 · 3.6.1 · 4.0.4_2004-05-24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sqwebmail || rpm -q sqwebmail || sqwebmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sqwebmail sudo apt install sqwebmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold sqwebmail

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sqwebmail sudo dnf downgrade sqwebmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sqwebmail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SqWebMail 3.x/4.0 - HTTP Response Splitting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1308?

sqwebmail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1308 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1308 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1308 affect?

CVE-2005-1308 affects sqwebmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SqWebMail allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via CRLF sequences in the redirect parameter followed by the desired script or HTML.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1308?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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