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CVE-2026-52681
CVE-2026-52681
PUBLISHED
CVSS 3.1 LOW
Reported by OX · Published August 28, 2026
Sieve CPU resource usage is tracked in the compiled script, so an attacker that has valid credentials can reset the accounting by repeatedly changing the active script. Compiled script files are also not removed when a script is deleted or renamed. The configured Sieve CPU limit can be bypassed, allowing sustained CPU consumption, and the leftover files increase disk consumption. Both can cause degradation of service for mail delivery. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and disk consumption. Update to non-vulnerable version. No publicly available exploits are known.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Xchange GmbH | OX Dovecot Pro | 2.3.15, 3.0.0, 3.1.0 |
| Open-Xchange GmbH | OX Dovecot CE | 2.3.15 |
| alpine | dovecot | 0, 0, 0 |
| Open-Xchange GmbH | OX Dovecot Pro | 2.3.15, 3.0.0, 3.1.0 |
| Open-Xchange GmbH | OX Dovecot CE | 2.3.15 |
Timeline
- Aug 28, 2026 CVE Published
- Aug 29, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 2, 2026 Security Advisory
- Sep 5, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 9, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 15, 2026 EPSS Score
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- Oct 1, 2026 EPSS Score