The ACL plugin in Dovecot before 1.1.4 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the "k" right to create unauthorized "parent/child/child" mailboxes.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.1
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade dovecot | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade dovecot | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 19, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-mail/dovecot. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 15, 2008 |
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