Directory Traversal Affecting exim package, versions <4.98.5-r0
Threat Intelligence
The probability is the direct output of the EPSS model, and conveys an overall sense of the threat of exploitation in the wild. The percentile measures the EPSS probability relative to all known EPSS scores. Note: This data is updated daily, relying on the latest available EPSS model version. Check out the EPSS documentation for more details.
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- published26 Jul 2026
- disclosed24 Jul 2026
Introduced: 24 Jul 2026
NewCVE-2026-66140 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Alpine:3.24 exim to version 4.98.5-r0 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream exim package and not the exim package as distributed by Alpine.
See How to fix? for Alpine:3.24 relevant fixed versions and status.
Exim before 4.99.5 allows directory traversal to access files outside of the spool area, and consequently gain privileges, because arguments related to queue-name are mishandled.