Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-12641 is a critical Roundcube Webmail command-injection flaw. A vulnerable configuration for image conversion tools could allow arbitrary code execution. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat remaining exposed Roundcube deployments as urgent to find and update. Highest concern is internet-facing Roundcube Webmail running before 1.4.4, or unpatched distribution packages. Exposure also depends on vulnerable image-tool configuration values and whether administrators rely on vendor backports. Prioritize within the next remediation cycle or faster for public mail portals. KEV status, critical CVSS, and arbitrary code execution create meaningful business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Roundcube to 1.4.4 or later, or a vendor-fixed backport.; Apply relevant Gentoo, openSUSE, or distribution security updates.; Review im_convert_path and im_identify_path for unsafe or unexpected values..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.4.4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/compare/1.4.3...1.4.4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://roundcube.net/news/2020/04/29/security-updates-1.4.4-1.3.11-and-1.2.10CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/fcfb099477f353373c34c8a65c9035b06b364db3CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2020-12641-Command%20Injection-RoundcubeCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- GLSA-202007-41CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-12641CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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