CVE-2014-7273: The IMAP-over-SSL implementation in getmail 4.0.0 through 4.43.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL s

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-7273 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting getmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IMAP-over-SSL implementation in getmail 4.0.0 through 4.43.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof IMAP servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getmail

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-08 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getmail getmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.0.0_b10 · 4.0.1 · 4.0.2 · 4.0.3 · 4.0.4 · 4.0.5 · 4.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getmail || rpm -q getmail || getmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison getmail sudo apt install getmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold getmail

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list getmail sudo dnf downgrade getmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add getmail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-7273?

getmail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-7273 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7273 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-7273 affect?

CVE-2014-7273 affects getmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The IMAP-over-SSL implementation in getmail 4.0.0 through 4.43.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof IMAP servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

How urgent is CVE-2014-7273?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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