Vulnerability Description
The mail transport (aka Swift_Transport_MailTransport) in Swift Mailer before 5.4.5 might allow remote attackers to pass extra parameters to the mail command and consequently execute arbitrary code via a \" (backslash double quote) in a crafted e-mail address in the (1) From, (2) ReturnPath, or (3) Sender header.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swiftmailer | Swiftmailer | <= 5.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140290/SwiftMailer-Remote-Code-Execution.htExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/86ExploitMailing List
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95140Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/swiftmailer/swiftmailer/blob/5.x/CHANGESPatchVendor Advisory
- https://legalhackers.com/advisories/SwiftMailer-Exploit-Remote-Code-Exec-CVE-201ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40972/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40986/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42221/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140290/SwiftMailer-Remote-Code-Execution.htExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/86ExploitMailing List
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95140Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/swiftmailer/swiftmailer/blob/5.x/CHANGESPatchVendor Advisory
- https://legalhackers.com/advisories/SwiftMailer-Exploit-Remote-Code-Exec-CVE-201ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10074?
CVE-2016-10074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The mail transport (aka Swift_Transport_MailTransport) in Swift Mailer before 5.4.5 might allow remote attackers to pass extra parameters to the mail command and consequently execute arbitrary code vi...
How severe is CVE-2016-10074?
CVE-2016-10074 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swiftmailer Swiftmailer.