CVE-2025-61084

MDaemon Mail Server 23.5.2 validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC using the email enclosed in angle brackets (<>) in the From: header of SMTP DATA

High · published November 5, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
14.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An attacker can craft a From: header in MDaemon Mail Server to spoof any sender address, sneaking through SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verifications as if they were opening a door with a fake key! 🔑 This vulnerability is like a restaurant allowing a poorly trained waiter to take orders without checking the customers’ IDs. They end up serving meals to anyone who claims to be someone else, leading to all sorts of mix-ups and complaints! With this sneaky trick, an attacker can send emails that appear to come from trusted sources, leading to phishing attempts or spreading malware. Recipients might be tricked into believing they’re dealing with legitimate communications, putting sensitive information at risk. It’s a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant allowing a poorly trained waiter to take orders without checking the customers’ IDs. They end up serving meals to anyone who claims to be someone else, leading to all sorts of mix-ups and complaints! CVE-2025-61084 exploits the way MDaemon validates email headers by using invisible Unicode characters, allowing attackers to spoof sender addresses despite existing anti-spoofing measures like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

What to do

With this sneaky trick, an attacker can send emails that appear to come from trusted sources, leading to phishing attempts or spreading malware. Recipients might be tricked into believing they’re dealing with legitimate communications, putting sensitive information at risk. It’s a recipe for chaos! To protect against this vulnerability, update MDaemon Mail Server to the latest version. Additionally, consider implementing the Header Screening feature, which can help mitigate client-side spoofing vulnerabilities. Always be vigilant and educate users on recognizing suspicious emails! You can tackle this! With the right updates and precautions, your email system will be much safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00244 · 14.7th percentile
Published
2025-11-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 NOV 00:00Z
    MDaemon Mail Server 23.5.2 validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC using the email enclosed in angle brackets (<>) in the From: header of SMTP DATA
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