Name: CVE-2021-38373: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-38373, CWE-77, CWE-319, CVSS 5.3, EPSS 0.00527

In KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3), the SMTP STARTTLS option is not honored (and cleartext messages are sent) unless "Server requires authentication" is checked.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade ksmtp	Jul 30, 2024	Aug 10, 2021
Redhat_linux	—	No solution exists	Jul 9, 2025	Aug 10, 2021
Ubuntu	—	No solution exists	Jul 22, 2025	Aug 10, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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