What is CVE-2026-66141?
This CVE (CVE-2026-66141) affects Exim mail server versions before 4.99.5. It allows privilege escalation through the .forward file because the force_command for a pipe transport is mishandled. It is recommended to update Exim to the latest version for security.
Azərbaycanca: Bu CVE (CVE-2026-66141) Exim poçt serverinin 4.99.5 versiyasından əvvəlki versiyalarını təsir edir. .forward faylı vasitəsilə imtiyaz yüksəltməyə imkan yaradır, çünki pipe transport üçün force_command parametri düzgün idarə olunmur. Təhlükəsizlik üçün Exim-i ən son versiyaya yeniləmək tövsiyə olunur.
Related CVEs
link basis: same weakness class CWE-269
FAQ2
Which versions of Exim are affected by the CVE-2026-66141 vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Exim mail server versions before 4.99.5.
What security risk arises from exploiting CVE-2026-66141?
This vulnerability allows privilege escalation through the .forward file because the force_command for a pipe transport is mishandled.
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