CVE-2022-39052

Name: CVE-2022-39052
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T09:15:12.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39052 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An external attacker is able to send a specially crafted email (with many recipients) and trigger a potential DoS of the system. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An external attacker is able to send a specially crafted email (with many recipients) and trigger a potential DoS of the system

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Otrs	Otrs	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.32
Otrs	Otrs	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.39
Otrs	Otrs	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.26

References

https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2022-13/Vendor Advisory
https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2022-13/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39052?

An external attacker is able to send a specially crafted email (with many recipients) and trigger a potential DoS of the system

How severe is CVE-2022-39052?

CVE-2022-39052 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39052?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-39052?

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Source: NVD / NIST