How severe is CVE-2004-1670?

CVE-2004-1670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1670?

CVE-2004-1670 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1670?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-1670 published?

CVE-2004-1670 was published on 2004-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1670

CVE-2004-1670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icewarp Web Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icewarp Web Mail
Published: 2004-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities Merak Mail Server 7.4.5 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.2.7, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter to viewaction.html or (2) rename arbitrary files via a ....// (doubled dot dot) in the folderold or folder parameters to folders.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1670?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities Merak Mail Server 7.4.5 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.2.7, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter to viewaction.html or (2) rename arbitrary files via a ....// (doubled dot dot) in the folderold or folder parameters to folders.html.
How severe is CVE-2004-1670?: CVE-2004-1670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1670?: CVE-2004-1670 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1670 published?: CVE-2004-1670 was published on 2004-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:7.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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