Description
Exim before 4.99.5 allows directory traversal to access files outside of the spool area, and consequently gain privileges, because arguments related to queue-name are mishandled.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
8.4
EPSS
0.0027
EPSS Percentile
19.4%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-24
Status
published
Products (1)
Exim/Exim
4.88 - 4.99.5
Published
Jul 24, 2026
Tracked Since
Jul 24, 2026