CVE-2026-66141

High

Description

Exim before 4.99.5 allows .forward privilege escalation because force_command for a pipe transport is mishandled.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.4
Exploit probability—
ProductExim
PublishedJul 24, 2026
First seenJul 24, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-829CWE-829

How to fix

Update
  • exim exim4.99.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
exim eximv < 4.99.54.99.5

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