How severe is CVE-2004-1721?

CVE-2004-1721 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1721?

CVE-2004-1721 affects Merak Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1721?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1721 published?

CVE-2004-1721 was published on 2004-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1721

CVE-2004-1721 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Merak Mail Server
Published: 2004-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) function.php or (2) function.view.php scripts in Merak Mail Server 5.2.7 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary PHP files via a direct HTTP request to port 32000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1721?: The (1) function.php or (2) function.view.php scripts in Merak Mail Server 5.2.7 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary PHP files via a direct HTTP request to port 32000.
How severe is CVE-2004-1721?: CVE-2004-1721 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1721?: CVE-2004-1721 affects Merak Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1721?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1721 published?: CVE-2004-1721 was published on 2004-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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