CVE-2019-7214 Deserialization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on SmarterMail servers if port 17001 is remotely accessible, requiring a patch to secure the default configuration.
- 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-2019-7214?
CVE-2019-7214 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SmarterTools SmarterMail 16.x before build 6985 allows deserialization of untrusted data. An unauthenticated attacker could run commands on the server when port 17001 was remotely accessible. This port is not accessible remotely by default after applying the Build 6985 patch.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smartertools Smartermail.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7214 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2019-7214 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-7214 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 4 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-52691 SmarterTools SmarterMail Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
- CVE-2026-24423 SmarterTools SmarterMail Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CVE-2026-23760 SmarterTools SmarterMail Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
- CVE-2021-32234 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-7807 SmarterTools SmarterMail < Build 9560 Server Local File Inclusion via the /api/v1/report/summary/{type} API
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mgm-6cgr-gh26.