CVE-2007-1268

CVE-2007-1268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mutt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Mutt 1.5.13 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Mutt from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1268?
Mutt 1.5.13 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Mutt from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.
How severe is CVE-2007-1268?
CVE-2007-1268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1268 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1268?
CVE-2007-1268 affects Mutt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1268?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1268 published?
CVE-2007-1268 was published on 2007-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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