How severe is CVE-2004-2071?

CVE-2004-2071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2071?

CVE-2004-2071 affects Macallan Mail Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2071?

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-2004-2071 published?

CVE-2004-2071 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2071

CVE-2004-2071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macallan Mail Solution 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macallan Mail Solution
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macallan Mail Solution 2.8.4.6 (Build 260), and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication in the web interface via an HTTP GET request with two slashes ("//") after the server name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2071?: Macallan Mail Solution 2.8.4.6 (Build 260), and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication in the web interface via an HTTP GET request with two slashes ("//") after the server name.
How severe is CVE-2004-2071?: CVE-2004-2071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2071?: CVE-2004-2071 affects Macallan Mail Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2071?: 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-2004-2071 published?: CVE-2004-2071 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macallan:mail_solution:2.8.4.6_build_260:*:*:*:*:*:*:*