CVE-2024-27448

Description

MailDev 2 through 2.1.0 allows Remote Code Execution via a crafted Content-ID header for an e-mail attachment, leading to lib/mailserver.js writing arbitrary code into the routes.js file.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 10.67% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Tim-Hoekstra/MailDev-2.1.0-Exploit-RCE
https://github.com/maildev/maildev/releases
https://intrix.com.au/articles/exposing-major-security-flaw-in-maildev
https://github.com/maildev/maildev/issues/467
https://gist.github.com/stypr/fe2003f00959f7e3d92ab9d5260433f8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27448?
CVE-2024-27448 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27448?
To fix CVE-2024-27448, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-27448 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-27448 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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