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CVE-2001-1285: Directory traversal vulnerability in readmail.cgi for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote attacke...

Directory traversal vulnerability in readmail.cgi for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to access the mailboxes of other users via a .. (dot dot) in the mbx parameter.

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This vulnerability could let a remote user read other users' mailboxes on exposed Ipswitch IMail webmail systems. The source bundle identifies IMail 7.04 and earlier. There is no CVSS score and no KEV listing, so urgency depends on whether any legacy IMail webmail is still reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Ipswitch IMail 7.04 or earlier deployments with readmail.cgi reachable, especially internet-facing webmail. Organizations that retired or upgraded IMail are unlikely to be exposed. Prioritize quickly if any legacy IMail webmail remains internet-facing, because the business impact is mailbox confidentiality loss. If no IMail 7.04 or earlier exists, record non-exposure and close with evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 or earlier systems.; Remove or restrict external access to vulnerable webmail CGI paths.; Check Ipswitch vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported migration paths..

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