CVE-2005-1283 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Apr 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated remote attackers can read arbitrary files or move user emails via directory traversal in Argosoft Mail Server Pro.

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-2005-1283?

CVE-2005-1283 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Argosoft Mail Server Pro 1.8.7.6 allow remote authenticated users to (1) read arbitrary files via the UIDL parameter to the msg script or (2) copy or move the user's .eml file to arbitrary locations via the delete script, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0367.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argosoft Argosoft Mail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1283?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1283 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2005-1283 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1283 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhfx-cwwp-89fx.