Path Traversal in Hsclabs Mailinspector

CVE-2026-29963

HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 has a Path Traversal vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the /tap/dw.php endpoint. The text parameter is used to construct file paths without adequate normalization or restriction to a safe base directory. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.030 (86.9th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 87th percentile — 86.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-29963: rose from 0.006 to 0.030.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.030 · change: +0.024

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29963?
CVE-2026-29963 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hsclabs Mailinspector, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-05-18.
How severe is CVE-2026-29963?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.