CVE-2026-66140

Published Jul 24, 2026

Last updated 2 months ago

Overview

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.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
exim

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-24

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.