CVE-2005-3811: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/main.php in AMAX Magic Winmail Server 4.2 (build 0824) and earli...

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CVE-2005-3811 is a directory traversal flaw in AMAX Magic Winmail Server. A remote attacker could misuse the admin/main.php sid parameter to overwrite files with session data. For an exposed mail server, arbitrary file overwrite can threaten service stability, integrity, and follow-on compromise, but the provided sources do not prove active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running AMAX Magic Winmail Server 4.2 build 0824 or earlier, especially where the administrative PHP interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize this if any affected Winmail Server remains in production or internet-exposed. The issue is old, but remote arbitrary file overwrite on a mail server is a serious integrity risk. If no affected product exists, record non-exposure and move on. Mitigation focus: Identify any AMAX Magic Winmail Server deployments and exact builds.; Check vendor or advisory guidance for fixed versions or replacement advice.; Remove public exposure of the administrative interface..

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Jun 29, 2026, 16:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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