CVE-2004-1720

CVE-2004-1720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Merak Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The (1) address.html and possibly (2) calendar.html pages in Merak Mail Server 5.2.7 allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid HTTP request, which reveals the installation path. NOTE: it is unclear whether the calendar.html is an exposure, since the path is leaked in web logs that may only be available to the administrators, who would have access to the path through legitimate means.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1720?
The (1) address.html and possibly (2) calendar.html pages in Merak Mail Server 5.2.7 allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid HTTP request, which reveals the installation path. NOTE: it is unclear whether the calendar.html is an exposure, since the path is leaked in web logs that may only be available to the administrators, who would have access to the path through legitimate means.
How severe is CVE-2004-1720?
CVE-2004-1720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1720?
CVE-2004-1720 affects Merak Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1720?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1720 published?
CVE-2004-1720 was published on 2004-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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