PatchTheCVECVE-2020-15047: MSA/SMTP.cpp in Trojita before 0.8 ignores certificate-verification errors, which allows man-in-the-middle att
CVE-2020-15047 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting trojita. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
MSA/SMTP.cpp in Trojita before 0.8 ignores certificate-verification errors, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SMTP servers.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2020-06-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-15047?
trojita: upgrade to 0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-15047 being exploited?
CVE-2020-15047 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-2020-15047 affect?
CVE-2020-15047 affects trojita. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). MSA/SMTP.cpp in Trojita before 0.8 ignores certificate-verification errors, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SMTP servers.
How urgent is CVE-2020-15047?
Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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