CVE-2015-8476: Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities
Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmailer/phpmailerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.2.14
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8476?
CVE-2015-8476 is considered to have moderate severity due to the potential for CRLF injection which can lead to arbitrary SMTP command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8476?
To fix CVE-2015-8476, upgrade PHPMailer to version 5.2.14 or later, as it includes patches for this vulnerability.
What components are affected by CVE-2015-8476?
CVE-2015-8476 affects PHPMailer versions prior to 5.2.14 and specific Debian Linux versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0.
How does CVE-2015-8476 impact email security?
CVE-2015-8476 can compromise email security by allowing attackers to inject arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized email manipulation.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-8476?
There are no widely reported exploits for CVE-2015-8476, but its existence poses a significant risk if left unpatched.