CVE-2006-2447

5.1 MEDIUM 76% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution Server

What it is

SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 75.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2006-06-06 21:06 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 75.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2006-06-06 21:06 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:25 UTC
Exploit probability: 75.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apache Spamassassin 3.1.0
Apache Spamassassin 3.1.1
Apache Spamassassin 3.1.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2006-2447.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2006-2447. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

· More options · Status badge

Download Square Reddit

Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record