Ubuntu update for libphp-phpmailer



| Updated: 2025-04-23
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-13625
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libphp-phpmailer (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU29531

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13625

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied  file attachments with  a double quote character. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted filename to the application and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libphp-phpmailer to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 18.04

libphp-phpmailer (Ubuntu package): before 5.2.14+dfsg-2.3+deb9u2build0.18.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4505-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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