CVE-2026-27856

HIGH

OX Dovecot Pro <2.3.0 - Timing Oracle

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Doveadm credentials are verified using direct comparison which is susceptible to timing oracle attack. An attacker can use this to determine the configured credentials. Figuring out the credential will lead into full access to the affected component. Limit access to the doveadm http service port, install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.4
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 3.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (3)
dovecot/dovecot < 2.4.3
open-xchange/dovecot < 2.3.22.1
Open-Xchange GmbH/OX Dovecot Pro < 2.3.0
Published Mar 27, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 27, 2026