Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in TitanHQ SpamTitan Email Security Gateway 8.00.x before 8.00.101 and 8.01.x before 8.01.14. The file quarantine.php within the SpamTitan interface allows unauthenticated users to trigger account-level actions using a crafted GET request. Notably, when a non-existent email address is provided as part of the email parameter, SpamTitan will automatically create a user record and associate quarantine settings with it - all without requiring authentication.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.titanhq.com/en/13161-spamtitan-release-notes.html
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/15
- https://www.seralys.com/research/CVE-2024-45438.txt
- https://www.titanhq.com/email-protection/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/15
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45438?
CVE-2024-45438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in TitanHQ SpamTitan Email Security Gateway 8.00.x before 8.00.101 and 8.01.x before 8.01.14. The file quarantine.php within the SpamTitan interface allows unauthenticated user...
How severe is CVE-2024-45438?
CVE-2024-45438 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.