CVE-2024-11182
MediumExploitedPublic exploitAn XSS issue was discovered in
Published Nov 15, 2024 · Updated Oct 30, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-11182 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v4) affecting Mdaemon, Email Server.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 15, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mdaemon 24.5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
5.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An XSS issue was discovered in
MDaemon Email Server before version 24.5.1c. An attacker can send an HTML e-mail message with JavaScript in an img tag. This could allow a remote attacker
to load arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a webmail user's browser window.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 19, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 15, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 19, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 19, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MdaemonMdaemon | See advisory | 24.5.1 |
| Email Server | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Mdaemon
24.5.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 15, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 15, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
May 19, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 19, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 19, 2025
Last updated
Oct 30, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An XSS issue was discovered in MDaemon Email Server before version 24.5.1c.
Affected: Mdaemon; Email Server. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 15, 2025.
Yes. It was added on May 19, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 9, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Mdaemon 24.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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