How severe is CVE-2008-2784?

CVE-2008-2784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2784?

CVE-2008-2784 primarily affects Spamdyke. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2784?

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

When was CVE-2008-2784 published?

CVE-2008-2784 was published on 2008-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2784

CVE-2008-2784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spamdyke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Spamdyke
Published: 2008-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The smtp_filter function in spamdyke before 3.1.8 does not filter RCPT commands after encountering the first DATA command, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay by sending RCPT commands with invalid recipients, followed by a DATA command, followed by arbitrary RCPT commands and a second DATA command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2784?: The smtp_filter function in spamdyke before 3.1.8 does not filter RCPT commands after encountering the first DATA command, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay by sending RCPT commands with invalid recipients, followed by a DATA command, followed by arbitrary RCPT commands and a second DATA command.
How severe is CVE-2008-2784?: CVE-2008-2784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2784?: CVE-2008-2784 primarily affects Spamdyke. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2784 published?: CVE-2008-2784 was published on 2008-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:3.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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