CVE-2006-2447

CVE-2006-2447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Spamassassin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2447?
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
How severe is CVE-2006-2447?
CVE-2006-2447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2447 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2447?
CVE-2006-2447 primarily affects Apache Spamassassin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2447?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2447 published?
CVE-2006-2447 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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