CVE-2023-48974: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-48974?

axigen mail server: upgrade to newer than 10.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-48974 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48974 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-48974 affect?

CVE-2023-48974 affects axigen mail server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the serverName_input parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-48974?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This week

CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-48974 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting axigen mail server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the serverName_input parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axigen

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-08 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axigen axigen mail server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.5.7

Fixed in: newer than 10.5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy axigen-mail-server || rpm -q axigen-mail-server || axigen-mail-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade axigen-mail-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade axigen-mail-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Axigen < 10.5.7 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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-2023-48974?

axigen mail server: upgrade to newer than 10.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-48974 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48974 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-2023-48974 affect?

CVE-2023-48974 affects axigen mail server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Axigen WebMail prior to 10.3.3.61 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the serverName_input parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48974?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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