Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38373
In KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3), the SMTP STARTTLS option is not honored (and cleartext messages are sent) unless "Server requires authentication" is checked.
Products affected by CVE-2021-38373
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:kmail:19.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38373
0.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 47 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38373
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.6
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38373
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The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38373
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https://nostarttls.secvuln.info
NO STARTTLSThird Party Advisory
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https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=423423
423423 – STARTTLS is ignored when "Server requires authentication" not checked in UIMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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