Description
Sieve CPU resource usage is tracked in the compiled script, so an attacker that has valid credentials can reset the accounting by repeatedly changing the active script. Compiled script files are also not removed when a script is deleted or renamed. The configured Sieve CPU limit can be bypassed, allowing sustained CPU consumption, and the leftover files increase disk consumption. Both can cause degradation of service for mail delivery. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and disk consumption. Update to non-vulnerable version. No publicly available exploits are known.
Published: 2026-08-28
Score: 3.1 Low
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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Title Sieve CPU Bypass and Residual File Drain in Open‑Xchange Dovecot

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000

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Description Sieve CPU resource usage is tracked in the compiled script, so an attacker that has valid credentials can reset the accounting by repeatedly changing the active script. Compiled script files are also not removed when a script is deleted or renamed. The configured Sieve CPU limit can be bypassed, allowing sustained CPU consumption, and the leftover files increase disk consumption. Both can cause degradation of service for mail delivery. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and disk consumption. Update to non-vulnerable version. No publicly available exploits are known.
Weaknesses CWE-1050
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: OX

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T15:53:36.937Z

Reserved: 2026-06-08T08:05:31.707Z

Link: CVE-2026-52681

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-28T12:16:30.010

Modified: 2026-08-28T12:16:30.010

Link: CVE-2026-52681

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Updated: 2026-08-28T13:45:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1050

    Excessive Platform Resource Consumption within a Loop