CVE-2026-114556
MailEnable Save Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
- High 7.4
Description
MailEnable Save Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of MailEnable. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the Save method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29161.
Key facts
- Published
- 12 Nov 2026
- Last changed
- 12 Nov 2026
- Assigned by
- zdi
- EPSS
- 1.479% likely to be exploited in the next 30 days, higher than 74.315% of CVEs (scores for 15 Nov 2026)
Severity scores
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- 7.4CVSS 3.0, Highfrom the CNA (zdi)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Historical context and remediation
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Version statuses below come from the CNA. An “unaffected” version is not necessarily a currently supported release or proof of a patch date. EPSS is a dated risk estimate, not a count of historical attacks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MailEnable | MailEnable |
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Timeline
- 12 Nov 2026 Published
Weakness
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