Dovecot Drama: Auth Cache Bug Bumbles User Access!
Dovecot CVE-2025-30189 has users mistaking accounts like a sitcom identity swap. The auth cache flaw means the first lookup is everyone’s new best friend. Fix is available, but for now, it’s chaos with a side of confusion.
Hot Take:
**_Looks like Dovecot’s auth cache is playing matchmaker, but unfortunately, it’s pairing users with the wrong accounts. Who knew an IMAP server could have such a mischievous sense of humor? It’s time to fix this love triangle before it gets out of hand._**
Key Points:
– Dovecot IMAP Server has a vulnerability due to a faulty authentication cache
– The issue affects versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1, but not 2.4.2
– CVE-2025-30189 allows unauthorized access to accounts
– Disabling the auth cache can serve as a temporary workaround
– The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.4, indicating high impact