Is CVE-2017-7414 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-7414 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-7414 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-7414 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7414?

CVE-2017-7414 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-7414

CWE-78Published: April 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Horde_Crypt before 2.7.6, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.x through 5.2.17, OS Command Injection can occur if the user has PGP features enabled in the user's preferences, and has enabled the "Should PGP signed messages be automatically verified when viewed?" preference. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker can send a PGP signed email (that is maliciously crafted) to the Horde user, who then must either view or preview it.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7414 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.5.