CVE-2006-2447
MediumPublic exploitSpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Published Jun 6, 2006 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-2447, DSA-1090-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2447 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.1 v2) affecting Spamassassin (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Spamassassin 0:3.0.6-1.el4, Spamassassin 3.0.3-2sarge1, Spamassassin 3.1.3-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SpamassassinApache | 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2 | 3.1.3-1 |
Patched Releases
Spamassassin
0:3.0.6-1.el4, 3.0.3-2sarge1, 3.1.3-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 6, 2006
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0543
- advisory20482
- advisory20531
- advisory20566
- advisory20692
FAQ
Common Questions.
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Affected: Spamassassin (Apache) versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Spamassassin 0:3.0.6-1.el4, Spamassassin 3.0.3-2sarge1, Spamassassin 3.1.3-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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