Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2494 is a cross-site scripting issue in Ability Mail Server 1.18. A remote attacker could cause attacker-controlled script or HTML to run through the error message handling path. Business risk depends on whether this legacy mail server interface is still deployed and reachable. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still running Ability Mail Server 1.18, especially where the web interface or error handler is reachable by users or the internet. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize quickly if Ability Mail Server 1.18 is internet-facing or used by privileged staff; otherwise handle through legacy asset cleanup and routine vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any Ability Mail Server 1.18 deployments.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for a fixed version.; Restrict access to the mail server web interface..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ability-errormsg-xss(16676)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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