CVE-2026-41113: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in sagredo qmail
sagredo qmail before 2026.04.07 allows tls_quit remote code execution because of popen in notlshosts_auto in qmail-remote.c.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41113) affects sagredo qmail prior to version 2026.04.07. It is classified as CWE-78, OS Command Injection, caused by improper sanitization of inputs passed to the popen function in the notlshosts_auto routine of qmail-remote.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the tls_quit mechanism. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution on affected systems, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the qmail process remotely without authentication. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual activity related to qmail. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks. Do not rely on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
CVE-2026-41113: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in sagredo qmail
Description
sagredo qmail before 2026.04.07 allows tls_quit remote code execution because of popen in notlshosts_auto in qmail-remote.c.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41113) affects sagredo qmail prior to version 2026.04.07. It is classified as CWE-78, OS Command Injection, caused by improper sanitization of inputs passed to the popen function in the notlshosts_auto routine of qmail-remote.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the tls_quit mechanism. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution on affected systems, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the qmail process remotely without authentication. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual activity related to qmail. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks. Do not rely on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T22:02:09.837Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e15fdc82d89c981fd52eb9
Added to database: 4/16/2026, 10:17:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/24/2026, 4:09:23 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 8:54:43 PM
Views: 82
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