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CVE-2005-2160: IMail stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to obtain sens...

IMail stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

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CVE-2005-2160 reports that IMail stored usernames and passwords in cleartext inside a cookie. If that cookie is exposed, credentials can be read directly. The public bundle does not identify affected versions, a vendor patch, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy IMail deployments that still use the vulnerable cookie behavior. The provided sources name IMail but do not identify specific affected versions or configurations. Treat as a legacy credential-exposure risk. Prioritize discovery and containment if IMail is still running, especially where email credentials overlap with other business systems. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for affected versions and fixed releases.; Retire or isolate legacy IMail systems until cookie behavior is verified.; Rotate credentials for accounts that may have used affected IMail access..

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