CVE-2026-82973: Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection') in docker-mailbox

Published Sep 29, 2026
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Updated

Improper neutralization of CRLF sequences in IMAP command construction in psyb0t/docker-mailbox before 0.4.13 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker, when bearer-token authentication is not configured, to inject additional IMAP commands into an authenticated upstream mailbox connection via crafted folder, UID, or search values.

Affected Software

1 affected component
psyb0t docker-mailbox<0.4.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade psyb0t/docker-mailbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.4.13

Event History

Sep 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Under what configuration is this exploitable?

Exploitation requires bearer-token authentication not to be configured. In that condition, an unauthenticated remote attacker can target the IMAP command construction path.

2

What inputs can be used to inject additional IMAP commands?

Crafted folder, UID, or search values can carry the CRLF sequences used to inject additional commands into an authenticated upstream mailbox connection.

3

Which versions need remediation?

Versions before 0.4.13 are affected. Upgrade to 0.4.13 or later.

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