CVE-2026-88859
Evolution: evolution: javascript execution via spoofed vcard control bypasses mail script-markup restriction
Description
A flaw was found in Evolution. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTML email containing a spoofed vCard control. When a victim clicks on this control, Evolution's trusted JavaScript handler incorrectly assigns an attacker-controlled JavaScript URL to an iframe's source. This action leads to arbitrary JavaScript execution within the mail-viewing context, effectively bypassing the security measures designed to prevent script execution in email content.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 10, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 4:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-88859
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Evolution to the latest version.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links in emails.
- Configure email client security settings.
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-2026-88859.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-88859 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2531401 | |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/-/work_items/3388 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-88859 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-88859
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in Evolution. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTML email containing a spoofed vCard control. When a victim clicks on this control, Evolution's trusted JavaScript handler incorrectly assigns an attacker-controlled JavaScript URL to an iframe's source. This action leads to arbitrary JavaScript execution within the mail-viewing context, effectively bypassing the security measures designed to prevent script execution in email content. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-84 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/88xxx/CVE-2026-88859.json">CVE-2026-88859</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-88859 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2531401 Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/-/work_items/3388 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-88859', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-10T11:37:05.635064Z'}