In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.cf) files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AV: P→N, AC: H→L, PR: H→N, UI: A→N, VC: N→H, VI: N→H, VA: N→H | 0.0 → 7.2 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.0 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| apache | spamassassin | < 3.4.5 |
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache SpamAssassin | < 3.4.5 |
| debian | debian_linux | 10.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 9.0 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 32 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 33 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 34 |
Published: 2021-03-25
