CVE-2026-48842 Details
Description
Roundcube Webmail 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.7.x before 1.7.1 has Pre-authentication SQL injection in the virtuser_query plugin via a preg_replace() backslash escape bypass.
A pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Roundcube Webmail virtuser_query plugin, affecting versions 1.6.x prior to 1.6.16 and 1.7.x prior to 1.7.1. The vulnerability arises from a backslash escape bypass in the preg_replace() function, allowing for malicious SQL queries to be injected and potentially executed.
Users are advised to update to Roundcube Webmail versions 1.6.16 or 1.7.1, both of which include the necessary fix for this vulnerability. Instructions for updating can be found in the release notes on the Roundcube GitHub repository.
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Assessed May 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Roundcube Webmail | >= 1.6, < 1.6.16 >= 1.7, < 1.7.1 |
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |