How severe is CVE-2026-27856?

CVE-2026-27856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-27856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-27856?

CVE-2026-27856 primarily affects Open-xchange Dovecot. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27856?

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-2026-27856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16565.

When was CVE-2026-27856 published?

CVE-2026-27856 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-07-15.

CVE-2026-27856

CVE-2026-27856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-xchange Dovecot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16565
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Open-xchange Dovecot
Published: 2026-03-27
Last modified: 2026-07-15

Description

Doveadm credentials are verified using direct comparison which is susceptible to timing oracle attack. An attacker can use this to determine the configured credentials. Figuring out the credential will lead into full access to the affected component. Limit access to the doveadm http service port, install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27856?: Doveadm credentials are verified using direct comparison which is susceptible to timing oracle attack. An attacker can use this to determine the configured credentials. Figuring out the credential will lead into full access to the affected component. Limit access to the doveadm http service port, install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.
How severe is CVE-2026-27856?: CVE-2026-27856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-27856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-27856?: CVE-2026-27856 primarily affects Open-xchange Dovecot. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27856?: 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-2026-27856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-27856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16565.
When was CVE-2026-27856 published?: CVE-2026-27856 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-07-15.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dovecot:dovecot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:dovecot:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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