CVE-2025-34490

MEDIUM
Published Apr 28, 2025 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-611

Description

GFI MailEssentials prior to version 21.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. An authenticated and remote attacker can send crafted HTTP requests to read arbitrary system files.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-611 CWE-611

Affected Products

Vendor Product
gfi mailessentials

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-34490? +
GFI MailEssentials prior to version 21.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. An authenticated and remote attacker can send crafted HTTP requests to read arbitrary system files. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-34490? +
CVE-2025-34490 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-34490? +
CVE-2025-34490 affects products from gfi, specifically: mailessentials. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-34490? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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