Security Control Bypass in Proofpoint Spam Engine
CVE-2021-34814

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Proofpoint

Status
Spam Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-34814?

The Proofpoint Spam Engine prior to version 8.12.0-2106240000 is susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to exploit certain weaknesses in the security mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of the email security service. It is critical for organizations using this software to apply the latest updates to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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