Zeta Components Mail up to 1.8.1 file.php. ezcMailMtaTransport code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zeta Components Mail up to 1.8.1. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ezcMailMtaTransport of the file -X/path/to/wwwroot/file.php.. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-15806. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Zeta Components Mail up to 1.8.1. This affects the function ezcMailMtaTransport of the file -X/path/to/wwwroot/file.php.. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The send function in the ezcMailMtaTransport class in Zeta Components Mail before 1.8.2 does not properly restrict the set of characters used in the ezcMail returnPath property, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email address, as demonstrated by one containing "-X/path/to/wwwroot/file.php."

The bug was discovered 11/16/2017. The weakness was released 11/15/2017 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-15806 since 10/23/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (43155) and SecurityFocus (BID 101866†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Components Mail 1.8.2

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 58
Researcher: Kay.
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-15806 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15806
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109431
SecurityFocus: 101866 - Zeta Components Mail CVE-2017-15806 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/16/2017 10:43
Updated: 11/29/2025 17:34
Changes: 11/16/2017 10:43 (61), 12/06/2019 17:08 (7), 01/23/2021 18:20 (2), 01/10/2023 13:43 (4), 11/29/2025 17:34 (18)
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