CVE-2026-88859

Evolution: evolution: javascript execution via spoofed vcard control bypasses mail script-markup restriction

Published Sep 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in Evolution. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTML email containing a spoofed vCard control. When a victim clicks on this control, Evolution's trusted JavaScript handler incorrectly assigns an attacker-controlled JavaScript URL to an iframe's source. This action leads to arbitrary JavaScript execution within the mail-viewing context, effectively bypassing the security measures designed to prevent script execution in email content.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

To mitigate this issue, users can disable JavaScript execution for HTML mail in Evolution. This can be done through the Evolution preferences or by using `gsettings`. Disabling JavaScript may affect the rendering and functionality of some legitimate HTML emails. To disable JavaScript via `gsettings`, execute the following command: `gsettings set org.gnome.evolution.mail enable-javascript false` To revert this change, execute: `gsettings set org.gnome.evolution.mail enable-javascript true` Note that changes to `gsettings` take effect immediately, but Evolution may need to be restarted for the setting to be fully applied to already open mail views.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in Evolution. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTML email containing a spoofed vCard control. When a victim clicks on this control, Evolution's trusted JavaScript handler incorrectly assigns an attacker-controlled JavaScript URL to an iframe's source. This action leads to arbitrary JavaScript execution within the mail-viewing context, effectively bypassing the security measures designed to prevent script execution in email content.
Title Evolution: evolution: javascript execution via spoofed vcard control bypasses mail script-markup restriction
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Weaknesses CWE-84
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 6, 2026, 1:13 AM
Reserved
Sep 10, 2026, 10:42 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Sep 10, 2026, 12:16 PM
Modified
Nov 6, 2026, 2:17 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM