Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-1408 is an old directory traversal flaw in Cobalt Qube 3 WebMail 2.0.1. A remote attacker could use the mailbox parameter in readmsg.php to read files outside the intended mailbox area. Business risk is mainly tied to any still-running, internet-reachable legacy Cobalt webmail system. Exposure should be limited to legacy Cobalt Qube 3 appliances running WebMail 2.0.1, especially if webmail is reachable from untrusted networks. Modern systems are not shown as affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize this when legacy Cobalt webmail remains reachable or stores sensitive mail or system data. If no such systems exist, the issue is mainly an asset hygiene concern. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Cobalt Qube 3 or WebMail 2.0.1 systems.; Retire or isolate affected legacy appliances where possible.; Check historical Cobalt vendor guidance for the referenced WebMail update..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cobalt-qube-directory-traversal(6805)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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