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CVE-2026-27856
Dovecot vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Doveadm credentials are verified using direct comparison which is susceptible to timing oracle attack. An attacker can use this to determine the configured credentials. Figuring out the credential will lead into full access to the affected component. Limit access to the doveadm http service port, install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.


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CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2026-27858HIGH7.5
  • DovecotDovecot
  • dovecot-mysql
NoYesMar 27, 2026
CVE-2026-27856HIGH7.4
  • DovecotDovecot
  • dovecot
NoYesMar 27, 2026
CVE-2026-27859MEDIUM5.3
  • DovecotDovecot
  • dovecot
NoYesMar 27, 2026
CVE-2026-27857MEDIUM4.3
  • DovecotDovecot
  • dovecot-pigeonhole
NoYesMar 27, 2026
CVE-2026-27860LOW3.7
  • DovecotDovecot
  • dovecot
NoYesMar 27, 2026

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