MEDIUM
CVE-2024-49393
CWE-347Published: November 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 26, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In neomutt and mutt, the To and Cc email headers are not validated by cryptographic signing which allows an attacker that intercepts a message to change their value and include himself as a one of the recipients to compromise message confidentiality.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-49393 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (5)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-49393Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325317Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-49393
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-347
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2024
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-49393 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.