CVE-2024-25501: An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-25501?

winmail: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-25501 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25501 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-2024-25501 affect?

CVE-2024-25501 affects winmail. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the email parameter.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-25501 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting winmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the email parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: winmail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-09 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 5.1 · <= 7.1

Fixed in: newer than 7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winmail

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-2024-25501?

winmail: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25501 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25501 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-2024-25501 affect?

CVE-2024-25501 affects winmail. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue WinMail v.7.1 and v.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the email parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25501?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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