CVE-2026-33607

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2026-33607 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker that has valid credentials can use IMAP LIST command to consume CPU. This can cause degradation or denial of service for IMAP. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker that has valid credentials can use IMAP LIST command to consume CPU. This can cause degradation or denial of service for IMAP. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and kill the offending process and lock account. Alternatively install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Open-Xchange GmbHOX Dovecot Pro>= 2.3.0, < 3.0.7; >= 3.1.0, < 3.1.6
Open-Xchange GmbHOX Dovecot CE>= 2.3.0, < 2.4.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33607?
An attacker that has valid credentials can use IMAP LIST command to consume CPU. This can cause degradation or denial of service for IMAP. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and kill the offending process and lock account. Alternatively install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.
How severe is CVE-2026-33607?
CVE-2026-33607 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33607?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST