CVE-2012-2591: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EmailArchitect Email Server 10.0 and 10.0.0.3 allow rem

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-2591 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting emailarchitect email server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EmailArchitect Email Server 10.0 and 10.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) From or (2) Date field in an email.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: emailarchitect

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-20 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emailarchitect emailarchitect email server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0 · 10.0.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emailarchitect-email-server || rpm -q emailarchitect-email-server || emailarchitect-email-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emailarchitect-email-server sudo apt install emailarchitect-email-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo apt-mark hold emailarchitect-email-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list emailarchitect-email-server sudo dnf downgrade emailarchitect-email-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0> sudo dnf versionlock add emailarchitect-email-server

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: emailarchitect enterprise email server 10.0 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2012-2591?

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

Is CVE-2012-2591 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2591 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-2012-2591 affect?

CVE-2012-2591 affects emailarchitect email server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EmailArchitect Email Server 10.0 and 10.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) From or (2) Date field in an email.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2591?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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