How severe is CVE-2007-4211?

CVE-2007-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4211?

CVE-2007-4211 affects Dovecot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4211?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4211 published?

CVE-2007-4211 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4211

CVE-2007-4211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dovecot with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dovecot
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ACL plugin in Dovecot before 1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users with the insert right to save certain flags via a (1) COPY or (2) APPEND command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4211?: The ACL plugin in Dovecot before 1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users with the insert right to save certain flags via a (1) COPY or (2) APPEND command.
How severe is CVE-2007-4211?: CVE-2007-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4211?: CVE-2007-4211 affects Dovecot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4211 published?: CVE-2007-4211 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dovecot:dovecot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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