Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4 readmail.cgi mbx path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file readmail.cgi. The manipulation of the argument mbx leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1285. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4 (Mail Server Software). This issue affects an unknown part of the file readmail.cgi. The manipulation of the argument mbx with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 10/12/2001 by Niels Heinen (Website). The advisory is shared at ipswitch.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1285. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10426 (Ipswitch IMail Server User Mailbox Disclosure Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7275), SecurityFocus (BID 3432†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3258†). The entries VDB-17484, VDB-17485, VDB-17486 and VDB-17487 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ipswitch.com

Advisory: ipswitch.com
Researcher: Niels Heinen
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17489
X-Force: 7275
SecurityFocus: 3432 - Ipswitch IMail User Mailbox Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3258 - Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IPSwitch Imail <=7.04 Allows Unauthorized Mailbox Access, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 15:53
Updated: 09/27/2025 07:56
Changes: 07/09/2014 15:53 (60), 05/18/2019 18:16 (1), 09/27/2025 07:56 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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