CVE-2008-3061: Open redirect vulnerability in redirect.php in V-webmail 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to ar

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3061 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting v-webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Open redirect vulnerability in redirect.php in V-webmail 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the to parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2008-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: v-webmail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-08 00:09 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

v-webmail v-webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy v-webmail || rpm -q v-webmail || v-webmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison v-webmail sudo apt install v-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold v-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list v-webmail sudo dnf downgrade v-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add v-webmail

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.

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-2008-3061?

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

Is CVE-2008-3061 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3061 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-2008-3061 affect?

CVE-2008-3061 affects v-webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Open redirect vulnerability in redirect.php in V-webmail 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the to parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3061?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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