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CVE-2018-6289: Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway can run code as root

CVE-2018-6289 · published 8 years ago

Summary

A specially crafted configuration file can be injected into Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway version 1.1, allowing an attacker to execute commands with full system privileges. This gives the attacker complete control over the server. Apply the latest security update from Kaspersky or restrict file upload locations to prevent exploitation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
kaspersky	secure_mail_gateway	1.1 `cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:secure_mail_gateway:1.1:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Configuration file injection leading to Code Execution as Root in Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway version 1.1.

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#010218 Vendor Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/kaspersky-secure-mail-gateway-multiple-v... Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 3 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

9.8 Critical

Exploitation

7% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-74Injection

Timeline

Published6 Feb 2018

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-6289 · NVD

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