CVE-2004-1672 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Feb 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can view other users' email attachments by manipulating HTTP requests, requiring only a valid user account.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-1672?

CVE-2004-1672 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

attachment.html in Merak Mail Server 7.4.5 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.2.7 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to view other users' attachments by specifying the username and message ID in an HTTP request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1672?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icewarp Web Mail.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1672?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1672 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2004-1672 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1672 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72jm-m44p-fqqc.