CVE-2026-43860
LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43860 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. mutt before 2.3.2 sometimes truncates the hash_passwd by one byte for IMAP auth_cram MD5 digest.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mutt before 2.3.2 sometimes truncates the hash_passwd by one byte for IMAP auth_cram MD5 digest.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43860?
mutt before 2.3.2 sometimes truncates the hash_passwd by one byte for IMAP auth_cram MD5 digest.
How severe is CVE-2026-43860?
CVE-2026-43860 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43860?
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.
How Strix Helps
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