CVE-2026-29963
HSC MailInspector Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 has a Path Traversal vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the /tap/dw.php endpoint. The text parameter is used to construct file paths without adequate normalization or restriction to a safe base directory. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
INFO
Published Date :
May 18, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 19, 2026, 5:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Apply vendor-supplied patch or update software.
- Validate user input for file path operations.
- Restrict file access to a safe base directory.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-29963 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-29963.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures/blob/main/02_-_CVE-2026-29963_LFI%2BPath_Traversal.md | Third Party Advisory |
| https://hsclabs.com/pt-br/mailinspector/ | Product |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:hsclabs:mailinspector:5.3.3-7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures/blob/main/02_-_CVE-2026-29963_LFI%2BPath_Traversal.md Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://hsclabs.com/pt-br/mailinspector/ Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 has a Path Traversal vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the /tap/dw.php endpoint. The text parameter is used to construct file paths without adequate normalization or restriction to a safe base directory. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Added Reference https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures Added Reference https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures/blob/main/02_-_CVE-2026-29963_LFI%2BPath_Traversal.md Added Reference https://hsclabs.com/pt-br/mailinspector/