CVE-2020-8035
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The image view functionality in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before version 5.2.22 was affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered in May 2020 and assigned identifier CVE-2020-8035 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability allowed attackers to upload SVG images containing malicious JavaScript payloads that would be executed when viewed. This stored XSS vulnerability existed in the image view functionality of the application (Debian LTS).

Impact

If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to a victim's webmail account by making them visit a malicious URL that triggered the stored XSS payload (NVD, Debian LTS).

Exploitability

The vulnerability required the attacker to upload a specially crafted SVG image file containing JavaScript code. When the victim viewed this image through the application's image view functionality, the malicious JavaScript would execute in their browser context (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was fixed in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition version 5.2.22. Users should upgrade to this version or later to protect against this vulnerability. For Debian 8 'Jessie' users, the fix was included in version 5.2.1+debian0-2+deb8u6 (Debian LTS).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Related Linux Debian vulnerabilities:

CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2026-63343CRITICAL9.9
  • Linux Debian logoLinux Debian
  • incus
NoYesAug 21, 2026
CVE-2026-63125CRITICAL9.9
  • Linux Debian logoLinux Debian
  • incus
NoYesAug 21, 2026
CVE-2026-62941CRITICAL9.9
  • Linux Debian logoLinux Debian
  • incus
NoYesAug 21, 2026
CVE-2026-62940CRITICAL9.9
  • Linux Debian logoLinux Debian
  • incus
NoYesAug 21, 2026
CVE-2026-62867CRITICAL9.9
  • Linux Debian logoLinux Debian
  • incus
NoYesAug 21, 2026

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management