CVE-2008-7012 Other in n/a

High 7.8 Published 19 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can send spam emails via modified parameters in the error reporting page of Accellion File Transfer Appliance.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-7012?

CVE-2008-7012 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

courier/1000@/api_error_email.html (aka "error reporting page") in Accellion File Transfer Appliance FTA_7_0_178, and possibly other versions before FTA_7_0_189, allows remote attackers to send spam e-mail via modified description and client_email parameters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-7012 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7012 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-35mr-3g6g-qqwc.