CVE-2024-6048

Openfind MailGates and MailAudit - OS Command Injection

Description

Openfind's MailGates and MailAudit fail to properly filter user input when analyzing email attachments. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject system commands and execute them on the remote server.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update MailGates/MailAudit v5.0 to Patch 5.2.10.094 or later. Update MailAudit/MailAudit v6.0 to Patch 6.1.7.037 or later.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: Openfind MailGates 5.0
Affected: Openfind MailAudit 5.0
Affected: Openfind MailGates 6.0
Affected: Openfind MailAudit 6.0
Published at:
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6048?
CVE-2024-6048 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6048?
To fix CVE-2024-6048: Update MailGates/MailAudit v5.0 to Patch 5.2.10.094 or later. Update MailAudit/MailAudit v6.0 to Patch 6.1.7.037 or later.
Is CVE-2024-6048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6048 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6048?
CVE-2024-6048 affects Openfind MailGates 5.0, Openfind MailAudit 5.0, Openfind MailGates 6.0, Openfind MailAudit 6.0.
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