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6.3

Exim mail server can be used to send unauthorized email

published 1 month ago
Summary

The Exim mail server package from cleanstart is vulnerable to misuse that could let attackers send email on your behalf. This can lead to spam being sent from your system and damage your reputation. Upgrade to the latest Exim version as soon as possible and verify that your mail server is patched.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart exim to version 4.94.2-r0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart exim < 4.94.2-r0
Fix: upgrade to 4.94.2-r0
Original advisory text
Exim 4 before 4
Security vulnerability affects the exim package. Exim 4 before 4.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.3 Medium
Timeline
Published1 Oct 2026
Updated1 Oct 2026
First seen1 Oct 2026
Sources
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