This release includes 2 security fixes for security teams reviewing exposed deployments.
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ReleasePort's take
Light signalThe SOGo 5.12.8 release patches two XSS injection flaws in mail handling and one SQL injection flaw affecting the database layer.
Why it matters: Patch to SOGo-5.12.8 immediately to remediate CVE‑level XSS (mail) and SQL injection risks.
Summary
AI summaryFixed two XSS injections and a SQL injection vulnerability in SOGo.
Changes in this release
| Type | Severity | Summary | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | Medium |
Fixes two possible XSS injections with malicious mail. Fixes two possible XSS injections with malicious mail. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-21 Confidence: low |
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| Security | Medium |
Fixes one possible SQL injection with specific request. Fixes one possible SQL injection with specific request. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-21 Confidence: low |
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| Bugfix | Medium |
Fixes impersonification vulnerability when using OpenID with non-matching user source. Fixes impersonification vulnerability when using OpenID with non-matching user source. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-21 Confidence: low |
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Full changelog
The Alinto team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of SOGo v5.12.8. This is a major release as it fixes security vulnerabilities.
IMPORTANT
Four major vulnerabilities have been reported and fixed in this version 5.12.8 or since the nightly of the 8th of May 2026: sogo_5.12.7.20260508.
Those vulnerabilities affect any previous SOGO version. Please update as soon as possible
CVE ID will be updated once they're created
Affect anyone
- 2 possible XSS injections with malicious mail: fixed.
- 1 possible SQL injection with specific request: fixed.
Affect SOGo when using OpenID with a non-matching usersource
- Impersonification with untrusted user source: fixed
Regression
Some regression, mainly on the mail view, can happen. If you find any, please report them https://bugs.sogo.nu
Thanks
Thanks a lot, to the reporters for having found and investigated them and validated the fixes!
- dninh of SACOMBANK for the SQL injection.
- Luke H for one XSS injection.
- Greg Lesnewich from Proofpoint Threat Research for one XSS injection.
- The last one was found by us, Alinto.
Security Fixes
- CVE pending: fixed two XSS injection vulnerabilities via malicious mail.
- CVE pending: fixed SQL injection vulnerability with specific request.
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About SOGo
SOGo offers multiple ways to access the calendaring and messaging data. CalDAV, CardDAV, GroupDAV, as well as ActiveSync, including native Outlook compatibility and Web interface.
Beta — feedback welcome: [email protected]