CVE-2020-16094
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In imap_scan_tree_recursive in Claws Mail through 3.17.6, a malicious IMAP server can trigger stack consumption because of unlimited recursion into subdirectories during a rebuild of the folder tree.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-16094?
In imap_scan_tree_recursive in Claws Mail through 3.17.6, a malicious IMAP server can trigger stack consumption because of unlimited recursion into subdirectories during a rebuild of the folder tree.
Is CVE-2020-16094 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-16094 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-16094?
CVE-2020-16094 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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