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Critical remote code execution vulnerability found in Exim mailer
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Published 2026-05-13 14:58 UTCUpdated 2026-05-13 20:23 UTC
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Overview
A critical security flaw affecting Exim versions 4.97 to 4.99.2 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability impacts certain configurations of the widely used open-source mail transfer agent.
Entities
EximExim Internet Mailer
Score total
0.99
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The advisory was published on May 12, 2026, highlighting an urgent need for updates.
- Attackers may exploit unpatched systems immediately due to the critical nature of the flaw.
- The Canadian Cyber Centre's alert emphasizes the importance of swift incident response and mitigation.
Why it matters
- Exim is a widely used open-source mail transfer agent critical to email infrastructure.
- The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication, posing severe security risks.
- Prompt patching is essential to prevent potential exploitation and maintain secure mail systems.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- Exim versions 4.97 to 4.99.2 contain a critical vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
How sources frame it
- BleepingComputer: neutral
- Canadian Centre For Cyber Security: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
New critical Exim mailer flaw allows remote code execution
bleepingcomputer_all · bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-05-13 20:23 UTC
Exim security advisory (AV26-460)
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security - Alerts · cyber.gc.ca · 2026-05-13 14:58 UTC
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Top publishers (this list)
- bleepingcomputer_all (1)
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security - Alerts (1)
Top origin domains (this list)
- bleepingcomputer.com (1)
- cyber.gc.ca (1)