CVE-2024-55560

CRITICAL
Published Dec 8, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026

Description

MailCleaner before 28d913e has default values of ssh_host_dsa_key, ssh_host_rsa_key, and ssh_host_ed25519_key that persist after installation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55560? +
MailCleaner before 28d913e has default values of ssh_host_dsa_key, ssh_host_rsa_key, and ssh_host_ed25519_key that persist after installation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-55560? +
CVE-2024-55560 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55560? +
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