CVE-2026-49217
Mailu missing authentication on PATCH /api/v1/token/<id>, which allows unauthenticated removal of IP restrictions
Description
Mailu is a mail server as a set of Docker images. Prior to version 2024.06.52, a missing authorization check in the Mailu admin REST API allows any unauthenticated attacker to remove any potential IP restriction or update the comment field from any existing user token provided the REST API is enabled. Upgrade to Mailu 2024.06.52 to receive a patch or, as a workaround, turn the REST API off.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-49217
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Upgrade Mailu to version 2024.06.52.
- Alternatively, disable the REST API if upgrade is not possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-49217.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu/security/advisories/GHSA-2w8v-6xr5-g9gh |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Mailu', 'product': 'Mailu', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2024.06.52'}]}] Added Description Mailu is a mail server as a set of Docker images. Prior to version 2024.06.52, a missing authorization check in the Mailu admin REST API allows any unauthenticated attacker to remove any potential IP restriction or update the comment field from any existing user token provided the REST API is enabled. Upgrade to Mailu 2024.06.52 to receive a patch or, as a workaround, turn the REST API off. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu/security/advisories/GHSA-2w8v-6xr5-g9gh