CVE-2026-43862

mutt: Mutt: Security bypass due to mishandled IMAP authentication

Published May 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In mutt before 2.3.2, the imap_auth_gss security level is mishandled.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4897-1 mutt security update
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title mutt: Mutt: Security bypass due to mishandled IMAP authentication
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In mutt before 2.3.2, the imap_auth_gss security level is mishandled.
First Time appeared Mutt
Mutt mutt
Weaknesses CWE-843
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mutt:mutt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mutt
Mutt mutt
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
May 4, 2026, 6:21 PM
Reserved
May 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 4, 2026, 7:16 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:49 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 4, 2026, 6:00 AM