CVE-2026-29962: HSC MailInspector v5.3.3-7 contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability caused by improper control of u

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-29962 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mailinspector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HSC MailInspector v5.3.3-7 contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability caused by improper control of user-supplied file paths. The endpoint /vendor/phpunit/phpunit.php processes user-controlled parameters that directly affect file access operations without adequate validation, sanitization, or path restriction. This allows a remote attacker to exploit Path Traversal techniques to read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system a

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2026-05-18
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hsclabs

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-18 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hsclabs mailinspector DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.3.3-7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.3-7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.3-7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mailinspector sudo apt install mailinspector=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.3-7> sudo apt-mark hold mailinspector

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

dnf --showduplicates list mailinspector sudo dnf downgrade mailinspector-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.3-7> sudo dnf versionlock add mailinspector

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.

Nuclei scan template: HSC MailInspector - Local File Inclusion

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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-2026-29962?

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

Is CVE-2026-29962 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29962 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-2026-29962 affect?

CVE-2026-29962 affects mailinspector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). HSC MailInspector v5.3.3-7 contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability caused by improper control of user-supplied file paths. The endpoint /vendor/phpunit/phpunit.php processes user-controlled parameters that directly affect file a

How urgent is CVE-2026-29962?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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