How severe is CVE-2024-41958?

CVE-2024-41958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41958?

CVE-2024-41958 affects Mailcow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41958?

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

Does CVE-2024-41958 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41958 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39292.

When was CVE-2024-41958 published?

CVE-2024-41958 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41958

CVE-2024-41958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mailcow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39292
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Mailcow
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. A vulnerability has been discovered in the two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the 2FA protection, enabling unauthorized access to other accounts that are otherwise secured with 2FA. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must first have access to an account within the system and possess the credentials of the target account that has 2FA enabled. By leveraging these credentials, the attacker can circumvent the 2FA process and gain access to the protected account. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41958?: mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. A vulnerability has been discovered in the two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the 2FA protection, enabling unauthorized access to other accounts that are otherwise secured with 2FA. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must first have access to an account within the system and possess the credentials of the target account that has 2FA enabled. By leveraging these credentials, the attacker can circumvent the 2FA process and gain access to the protected account. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-41958?: CVE-2024-41958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41958?: CVE-2024-41958 affects Mailcow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41958 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41958 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39292.
When was CVE-2024-41958 published?: CVE-2024-41958 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mailcow:mailcow\:_dockerized:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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