CVE-2007-4211 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.0 Published 8 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users with insert rights can improperly modify message flags via COPY or APPEND commands in Dovecot.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-4211?

CVE-2007-4211 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dovecot Dovecot, published on 8 Aug 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ACL plugin in Dovecot before 1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users with the insert right to save certain flags via a (1) COPY or (2) APPEND command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4211?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dovecot Dovecot.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4211?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2007-4211 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4211 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4211, GHSA-7qph-c6xr-695q.