Vulnerability Description
Dovecot SQL based authentication can be bypassed when auth_username_chars is cleared by admin. This vulnerability allows bypassing authentication for any user and user enumeration. Do not clear auth_username_chars. If this is not possible, install latest fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | < 2.4.3 |
| Open-Xchange | Dovecot | < 3.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.open-xchange.com/dovecot/security/advisories/csaf/2026/oxdVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-24031
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2452181
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-24031.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-24031?
CVE-2026-24031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Dovecot SQL based authentication can be bypassed when auth_username_chars is cleared by admin. This vulnerability allows bypassing authentication for any user and user enumeration. Do not clear auth_u...
How severe is CVE-2026-24031?
CVE-2026-24031 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-24031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot, Open-Xchange Dovecot.