CVE-2025-26794 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Exim versions 4.98 before 4.98.1, specifically when SQLite hints and ETRN serialization are enabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While a fix for the core SQL injection is in 4.98.1, certain non-default rate-limit configurations require updating to 4.99.1 for full resolution. There is currently no public exploit code, active exploitation, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.98, < 4.98.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exim:exim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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exim: Exim: remote SQL injection
Feb 21, 2025Security Advisory for CVE-2025-26794
Security Advisory for CVE-2025-26794