CVE-2013-4279 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 18 Apr 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

imapsync sends sensitive system and version information to the developer's site by default, exposing user metadata to potential attackers.

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

What is CVE-2013-4279?

CVE-2013-4279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

imapsync 1.564 and earlier performs a release check by default, which sends sensitive information (imapsync, operating system, and Perl version) to the developer's site.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imapsync Project Imapsync.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4279?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-4279 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4279 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wf9-q5vr-wvw9, MGASA-2014-0127.