CVE-2020-12641

CVE-2020-12641 is a significant vulnerability discovered in the Roundcube Webmail application. It is an issue that arises from a flaw in the software's design or implementation, which allows for Command Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks (CVE-2020-35730). The exploitation of this vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. Protection against this threat is provided by Check Point IPS blade and Threat Emulation. Over a certain period, investigations by ANSSI confirmed that APT28 exploited multiple vulnerabilities, including the 0-day vulnerability in Outlook (CVE-2023-23397), and others affecting Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT, CVE-2022-30190), also known as Follina. In addition to these, APT28 also targeted vulnerabilities in the Roundcube Webmail application, specifically CVE-2020-12641, CVE-2020-35730, and CVE-2021-44026. These exploits allowed the attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over the compromised systems. In light of these findings, organizations are advised to ensure their systems are updated with the latest patches and security configurations to mitigate the risk of these vulnerabilities. Additionally, they should employ proactive threat detection and response mechanisms, such as those offered by Check Point IPS blade and Threat Emulation, to protect against these threats. Continuous monitoring and regular audits of system logs can also help in identifying any unusual activities indicative of a potential breach.