CVE-2020-12782
CVE-2020-12782 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openfind Mailaudit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Openfind Mailaudit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Openfind MailGates contains a Command Injection flaw, when receiving email with specific strings, malicious code in the mail attachment will be triggered and gain unauthorized access to system files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12782?
- Openfind MailGates contains a Command Injection flaw, when receiving email with specific strings, malicious code in the mail attachment will be triggered and gain unauthorized access to system files.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12782?
- CVE-2020-12782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12782 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12782?
- CVE-2020-12782 primarily affects Openfind Mailaudit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12782?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-12782 published?
- CVE-2020-12782 was published on 2020-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:openfind:mailaudit:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openfind:mailgates:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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