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.
History

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Hsclabs
Hsclabs mailinspector
Vendors & Products Hsclabs
Hsclabs mailinspector

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000

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Title Path Traversal Allowing Arbitrary File Disclosure in HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-22

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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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.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-18T17:07:22.444Z

Reserved: 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-29963

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-05-18T18:17:21.517

Modified: 2026-05-18T19:37:49.260

Link: CVE-2026-29963

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Updated: 2026-05-18T20:00:12Z