CVE-2026-0394 Details
Description
When dovecot has been configured to use per-domain passwd files, and they are placed one path component above /etc, or slash has been added to allowed characters, path traversal can happen if the domain component is directory partial. This allows inadvertently reading /etc/passwd (or some other path which ends with passwd). If this file contains passwords, it can be used to authenticate wrongly, or if this is userdb, it can unexpectly make system users appear valid users. Upgrade to fixed version, or use different authentication scheme that does not rely on paths. Alternatively you can also ensure that the per-domain passwd files are in some other location, such as /etc/dovecot/auth/%d. No publicly available exploits are known.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in OX Dovecot when configured to use per-domain passwd files. This issue arises if the passwd files are placed one directory level above /etc, or if a slash is added to the allowed characters, allowing the domain component to be directory partial. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unintended reading of files such as /etc/passwd, with potential implications for authentication or user validation.
Users are advised to upgrade to a fixed version or to use a different authentication scheme that does not rely on file paths. Alternatively, ensure that per-domain passwd files are located in a directory such as /etc/dovecot/auth/%d.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://documentation.open-xchange.com/dovecot/security/advisories/csaf/2026/oxdc-adv-2026-0001.json | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| dovecot dovecot | < 2.4.0 |
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| open-xchange dovecot | < 3.1.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |