CVE-2026-2469

What it is

Versions of the package directorytree/imapengine before 1.22.3 are vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') via the id() function in ImapConnection.php due to improperly escaping user input before including it in IMAP ID commands. This allows attackers to read or delete victim's emails, terminate the victim's session or execute any valid IMAP command on victim's mailbox by including quote characters " or CRLF sequences \r\n in the input.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-02-14 05:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:31 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-02-14 05:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:31 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-74

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 5.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

High