CVE-2026-62644: In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2, the password plugin of the Roundcube Webmail was su

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62644 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2, the password plugin of the Roundcube Webmail was subject to username spoofing via session data, which could lead to account takeover.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: roundcube

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

roundcube webmail UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.6.0 and < 1.6.17 · >= 1.7.0 and < 1.7.2

Fixed in: 1.6.17, 1.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webmail

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webmail sudo apt install webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold webmail

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webmail sudo dnf downgrade webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add 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-2026-62644?

webmail: upgrade to 1.6.17, 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62644 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62644 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-2026-62644 affect?

CVE-2026-62644 affects webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). In Roundcube Webmail before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2, the password plugin of the Roundcube Webmail was subject to username spoofing via session data, which could lead to account takeover.

How urgent is CVE-2026-62644?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Roundcube vulnerabilities

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