CVE-2007-4538: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-4538: email_in.pl in Bugzilla 2.23.4 through 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the...

email_in.pl in Bugzilla 2.23.4 through 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the -f (From address) option to the Email::Send::Sendmail function, probably involving shell metacharacters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability lets a remote attacker potentially make a vulnerable Bugzilla server run operating-system commands through its inbound email processing feature. The source bundle identifies Bugzilla 2.23.4 through 3.0.0. Business urgency is high where old Bugzilla instances still accept email-based bug submission or updates. Exposure is most likely in legacy Bugzilla deployments from the 2.23.4 to 3.0.0 range, especially where inbound email processing is enabled. Modern deployments are unlikely to be affected unless they run or inherited vulnerable code paths. Prioritize immediately if any affected Bugzilla version is internet-reachable or processes inbound email. If no legacy Bugzilla exists, close as not applicable after documenting the inventory evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any Bugzilla instances and confirm exact version numbers.; Check whether email_in.pl or inbound email processing is enabled.; Apply the relevant Bugzilla or distribution security update guidance..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 03:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 27, 2007, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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bugzilla-sendmail-command-execution(36243)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=386860CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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