How severe is CVE-2024-49395?

CVE-2024-49395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49395 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49395?

CVE-2024-49395 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49395?

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

Does CVE-2024-49395 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49395 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43422.

When was CVE-2024-49395 published?

CVE-2024-49395 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2024-49395

CVE-2024-49395 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-1230.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43422
Weakness: CWE-1230
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-26

Description

In mutt and neomutt, PGP encryption does not use the --hidden-recipient mode which may leak the Bcc email header field by inferring from the recipients info.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49395?: In mutt and neomutt, PGP encryption does not use the --hidden-recipient mode which may leak the Bcc email header field by inferring from the recipients info.
How severe is CVE-2024-49395?: CVE-2024-49395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49395 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49395?: CVE-2024-49395 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49395?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49395 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49395 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43422.
When was CVE-2024-49395 published?: CVE-2024-49395 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mutt:mutt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:neomutt:neomutt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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