HIGH

CVE-2026-66141

CVSS v3

7.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Exim before 4.99.5 allows .forward privilege escalation because force_command for a pipe transport is mishandled.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/24/2026
Last Modified
7/24/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-66141?

Exim before 4.99.5 allows .forward privilege escalation because force_command for a pipe transport is mishandled.

Is CVE-2026-66141 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-66141 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-66141?

CVE-2026-66141 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-66141 affecting your environment?

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