CVE-2018-5693: The LinuxMagic MagicSpam extension before 2.0.14-1 for Plesk allows local users to discover mailbox names by r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5693?

magicspam: upgrade to 2.0.14-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-5693 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-5693 affect?

CVE-2018-5693 affects magicspam. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The LinuxMagic MagicSpam extension before 2.0.14-1 for Plesk allows local users to discover mailbox names by reading /var/log/magicspam/mslog.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-5693?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 3.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2018-5693 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting magicspam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LinuxMagic MagicSpam extension before 2.0.14-1 for Plesk allows local users to discover mailbox names by reading /var/log/magicspam/mslog.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2018-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linuxmagic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-14 04:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxmagic magicspam UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.14-1

Fixed in: 2.0.14-1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.14-1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade magicspam

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade magicspam

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-5693?

magicspam: upgrade to 2.0.14-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-5693 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5693 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-2018-5693 affect?

CVE-2018-5693 affects magicspam. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The LinuxMagic MagicSpam extension before 2.0.14-1 for Plesk allows local users to discover mailbox names by reading /var/log/magicspam/mslog.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5693?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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