CVE-2017-7413
CWE-78Published: April 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Horde_Crypt before 2.7.6, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition through 5.2.17, OS Command Injection can occur if the attacker is an authenticated Horde Webmail user, has PGP features enabled in their preferences, and attempts to encrypt an email addressed to a maliciously crafted email address.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7413 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7413 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts