CVE-2024-35179

Unprivileged Stalwart Mail Server user can read files as root

Description

Stalwart Mail Server is an open-source mail server. Prior to version 0.8.0, when using `RUN_AS_USER`, the specified user (and therefore, web interface admins) can read arbitrary files as root. This issue affects admins who have set up to run stalwart with `RUN_AS_USER` who handed out admin credentials to the mail server but expect these to only grant access according to the `RUN_AS_USER` and are attacked where the attackers managed to achieve Arbitrary Code Execution using another vulnerability. Version 0.8.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: stalwartlabs mail-server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/stalwartlabs/mail-server/security/advisories/GHSA-5pfx-j27j-4c6h

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35179?
CVE-2024-35179 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-35179?
To fix CVE-2024-35179, 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-2024-35179 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-35179 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-35179?
CVE-2024-35179 affects stalwartlabs mail-server.
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