Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Open-Xchange Dovecot
CVE-2026-40018

7.4HIGH

What is CVE-2026-40018?

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in Open-Xchange's Dovecot application. This flaw allows for remote code execution, which could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access or control over affected systems. Although no public exploits are currently known, the potential risk emphasizes the importance of timely updates and patch management to mitigate vulnerabilities in software applications.

Affected Version(s)

OX Dovecot CE 2.3.0 < 2.4.5

OX Dovecot Pro 2.3.0 < 3.1.6

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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