CVE-2020-1946

Apache SpamAssassin has an OS Command Injection vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 5.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.cf) files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2615-1 spamassassin security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4879-1 spamassassin security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-12752 In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.cf) files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4899-1 SpamAssassin vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4899-2 SpamAssassin vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:27 PM
Reserved
Dec 2, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 25, 2021, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 24, 2021, 12:00 AM