CVE-2024-25501
CVE-2024-25501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Winmail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22829
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Winmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the email parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25501?
- An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the email parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2024-25501?
- CVE-2024-25501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-25501 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-25501?
- CVE-2024-25501 primarily affects Winmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-25501?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-25501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-25501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22829.
- When was CVE-2024-25501 published?
- CVE-2024-25501 was published on 2024-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:winmail:winmail:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:winmail:winmail:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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