CVE-2026-66140

8.4 HIGH

Published: July 24, 2026 Modified: July 24, 2026

Description

Exim before 4.99.5 allows directory traversal to access files outside of the spool area, and consequently gain privileges, because arguments related to queue-name are mishandled.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/22/9

Source: cve@mitre.org

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.4 / 10.0

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-24

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