#VU14141 Command injection in Mutt - CVE-2018-14354

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14141

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14354

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mutt
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Mutt.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to command injection. A remote attacker can use IMAP servers to inject and execute arbitrary commands via backquote characters, related to the mailboxes command associated with a manual subscription or unsubscription.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.10.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Mutt: 0.95.6 - 1.10.0

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External links
https://www.mutt.org/news.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.