CVE-2024-4298

Name: CVE-2024-4298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-29T03:15:09.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The email search interface of HGiga iSherlock (including MailSherlock, SpamSherock, AuditSherlock) fails to filter special characters in certain function parameters, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to exploit this vulnerability for Command Injection attacks, enabling execution of arbitrary system commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The email search interface of HGiga iSherlock (including MailSherlock, SpamSherock, AuditSherlock) fails to filter special characters in certain function parameters, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to exploit this vulnerability for Command Injection attacks, enabling execution of arbitrary system commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hgiga	Isherlock	>= 4.5, < 4.5-188
Hgiga	Isherlock	>= 5.5, < 5.5-188

References

https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/4559fabd-43d1-4324-a0b3-f459a05c2290Third Party Advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/f67fd9b5-cb7a-42e4-bcb7-cc1c73d1f851Third Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7769-0773a-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/4559fabd-43d1-4324-a0b3-f459a05c2290Third Party Advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/f67fd9b5-cb7a-42e4-bcb7-cc1c73d1f851Third Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7769-0773a-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4298?

How severe is CVE-2024-4298?

CVE-2024-4298 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4298?

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-2024-4298?

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Source: NVD / NIST