CVE-2026-66140

Published Jul 24, 2026

Last updated 21 days 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.